After successfully retaining his lightweight belt at UFC 242 against Dustin Poirier, Khabib Nurmagomedov is heading towards his next opponent. According to latest media reports, Tony Ferguson is all set to face Khabib for UFC title but  champion’s recent statement has left all his fans disappointed. At of 31, Khabib is already planning his retirement. Even if he mans to defend his title after this much-anticipated fight, ' Eagle' says that he will fight for only 2-3 years more before retiring.

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UFC: Khabib Nurmagomedov’s journey ends?

Dstani has had a great journey in UFC till date. He is undoubtedly best lightweight and one of best pound-for-pound fighters in world. Khabib Nurmagoomedov has a clean martial art record of 28-0 and his list of achievements include defeating veterans like Edson Barboza, Michael Jhonson, Cor McGregor and very recent Dustin Poirier at UFC 242. re are a lot of speculations about his upcoming opponents. Tony Ferguson is in line, Cor McGregor is going crazy over social media for ir re-match and fans are talking about a super fight between Khabib and GSP. But in a recent interview with an Arabian media portal, Khabib revealed his retirement plans.

Khabib stated that it is hard to remain undefeated in any sport and feels that he might face a loss someday.  current lightweight champion of UFC wants to leave his career with a career mark of 30-0 and believes that his goal will be accomplished in next two years. news was heartbreaking for his fans and a lot of MMA lovers all over world but Khabib assured that before retiring, he wants to fight with anyone UFC offers him. He is seeking best right w and plans to participate in 5-6 fights more. 

“Because I don’t want to fight all my life, because I kw it’s very hard, and I kw a lot of new hungry guys are coming, and I kw to always be undefeated, undisputed, this is t almost impossible, I think it’s impossible. Because you can watch in history, like soccer, boxing, MMA, everywhere, one day you’re going to lose. You have to kw when you need to stop. I think maybe two years.” Said Khabib when asked about his retirement

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