Khabib Nurmagomedov Eyes Bouts With Alvarez, Ferguson
The UFC lightweight division has been taken by storm as featherweight champion Conor McGregor will be moving up to meet 155-pound boss Rafael dos Anjos at March 5’s UFC 197 from Las Vegas, Nevada.
Top contenders Anthony “Showtime” Pettis and Eddie Alvarez also just recently did battle in a pivotal fight at last Sunday’s (January 17, 2016) UFC Fight Night 81.
In the midst of all of this madness, however, we cannot forget about undefeated top contender Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov.
The 22-0 Dagestani-born wrestler has been on the sidelines since April 2014 dealing with numerous injuries, but remains 6-0 inside of the Octagon, and is coming off of a win over dos Anjos.
Aiming to return to action in the coming months, Nurmagomedov recently texted UFC president Dana White, asking for a bout with Alvarez, who edged out a split-decision victory over Pettis last weekend.
Aside from a bout with “The Silent Assassin”, “The Eagle” would also be open to fighting surging No. 5-ranked Tony Ferguson (Via MMAMania):
“Yes, this is true. I watch the fight, Eddie Alvarez vs. Pettis, and I sent a message to (Dana White) that I want to fight this guy because this guy fought two big names, Gilbert Melendez and Pettis. He’s No. 1 contender, very close to me and a contender in lightweight division. I want Alvarez or Tony Ferguson. No problem if UFC gives me Tony or Alvarez because this is two contenders. I am a contender and I want to take one of these guys and after this fight, fight for the belt.”
Arguably already deserving of a title shot, who would you like to see Nurmagomedov square off with upon his hopeful return to the lightweight division?
