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Published 12:24 IST, November 20th 2019

UFC news: Khabib Nurmagomedov is ready to fight Georges St-Pierre after Tony Ferguson

Georges St-Pierre is ready to face Khabib Nurmagomedov if UFC give him the perfect offer. Take a look at what GSP has to say about facing Khabib in UFC.

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After two back to back successful title defences against Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier, lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is set to lock his horns with Tony Ferguson in his next bout. Though the fight has not been declared officially, it is something that Dana White (UFC President) and Khabib Nurmagomedov are looking forward to. After Tony Ferguson, the lightweight champion of UFC wants to face Georges St-Pierre in a mega-fight. The dream fight between two of the best grapplers created a lot of buzz in the past but it never happened. Well, like most UFC fans, Khabib has not stopped hoping for the match to happen. He wants to face George St-Pierre once he gets done with ‘El Cucuy’.

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UFC: Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to face Georges St-Pierre at 155lbs

Khabib is a natural lightweight who has dominated the division with an MMA record of 28-0 while Georges St-Pierre has been a welterweight fighter. Though St-Pierre stunned the world by choking out the middleweight title out of Michael Bisping at UFC 217, he had no intentions of defending the middleweight title. After 217, the 38-year-old fighter chose to stay away from the sport but Khabib Nurmagomedov wants GSP to return for a mega-fight against him at 155 lbs. The Dagestani believes that it is a fight that every UFC fan would love to see. The former welterweight and middleweight champion of the world is also ready for the fight and said that he would fight Khabib for the right offer. Both the men posses inevitable ground and pound skills and have always been feared for mauling their opponents. UFC President Dana White too has given a green signal from his side, and if everything goes right, the world can see Khabib vs GSP very soon. Take a look at George St-Pierre’s call over the fight.

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UFC news: Khabib Nurmagomedov – Georges St-Pierre comparison

Khabib Nurmagomedov:- Age: 31. Record: 28-0.  Weight: 155 lbs. Reach 70”. Stance: Orthodox

The lightweight Champion has choked out interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier in his last fight at UFC 242 and retained his lightweight title. The Dagestani, who is well known for wrestling with bears, has won all the matches he has fought. And he has won them by dominating his opponents throughout. Take a look at his remarkable career.

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Georges St-Pierre:-  Age: 38. Record: 26-2. Weight:  Reach: 76”. Stance: Orthodox

The man (who faced Captain America in his movie) has been one of the most dominating fighters the sport has ever seen. He has faced two losses against Matt Huges and Matt Serra but avenged both of them in a re-match. In his last UFC appearance at UFC 217, he went up to the 185lbs division to face Michael Bisping for the title and choked the middleweight title out of his opponent. Take a look at his incredible story.

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Also Read- UFC: Khabib Nurmagomedov Says McGregor Needs 10 Wins Before Rematch

Also Read- Khabib Nurmagomedov: Fighter's Salary, Net Worth, Next UFC Opponent

 

14:22 IST, November 19th 2019