Khabib Nurmagomedov, the previous light-weight champion, is undoubtedly one of many biggest MMA fighters within the historical past of the sports activities. However, followers didn’t get to witness quite a lot of him, because the Russian star retired early after a private loss. Although ‘The Eagle’ retired with an ideal 29-0 document, followers wished to see him compete in opposition to a couple of notable names. One of them was Georges St-Pierre.
Georges St-Pierre vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov was like a fantasy combat for the followers, given their greatness within the sport. But the combat solely lasted within the talks. Interestingly, followers have discovered a contemporary hope about this combat, after GSP introduced his return.
However, on condition that Nurmagomedov has already refused gives of $100 million to unretire, there may be not a lot probability that this bout will happen. Still followers imagine it’s doable.
Fans suppose Georges St-Pierre vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov will occur
Georges St-Pierre, who formally retired from skilled preventing in 2019, just lately introduced throughout a press convention that he shall be again in motion quickly. However, GSP shouldn’t be returning for an MMA combat. Instead, he’ll compete in a grappling match on the finish of 2023.
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The information has since taken combat followers by storm, and everybody has began suggesting opponent for the ex-champion. GSP himself expressed his curiosity in preventing Khabib Nurmagomedov, Kamaru Usman and Anderson Silva.
However, majority followers have introduced up Khabib Nurmagomedov in consideration, beneath a publish of MMA Fighting. Check out some fan reactions under:
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Despite followers’ excessive curiosity within the match-up, it is rather unlikely that the Russian former UFC light-weight champion will return.
Why is Nurmagomedov’s return subsequent to unattainable?
Khabib Nurmagomedov fought his final battle in 2020 and hung up his MMA gloves for good. Apparently, his announcement got here after the passing of his father/coach Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
Abdulmanap, was an vital determine in Khabib’s life. The Russian star skilled all his life with him. Thus, it was exhausting for ‘The Eagle’ to fill this void. As a end result, he promised his mom that he received’t compete with out his father by his aspect.
Since then, Nurmagomedov has acquired a number of gives to unretire. According to reviews, he was even provided a whopping $100 million for competing in opposition to undefeated Floyd Mayweather in a boxing match.
However, Nurmagomedov stayed true to the promise he gave to his mom and rejected the provide. Therefore, it’s extremely unlikely, that he’ll return for a grappling match in opposition to GSP.
