Khabib Nurmagomedov is going to fight in Abu Dhabi

Russian UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov plans to perform in Abu Dhabi.

Dubai, UAE. Russian UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov plans to hold a fight in Abu Dhabi in September this year. It is worth recalling that he did not go into the octagon since the sensational battle with Conor McGregor in September 2018.

According to the mixed martial artist, the public would be most interested in his fight with the American Max Holloway. “If he wins, he will have 14 consecutive wins, and the longest winning streak in the UFC at the moment. And he will be the champion in two weights - 65 and 70 kg. Somewhere in the end of April I will begin to prepare more intensively for four months There were fruitful trainings. And now I just keep myself in shape. Wherever I go, I carry things with me, I always do one workout, ”said Habib.

He also clarified that the UFC is working on preparing for the battle. “I just returned from Dubai. News will be coming soon. Very soon,” said Habib. The second possible rival of the Russian athlete was named Dustin Porrier.

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