Khabib wants UFC title shot: McGregor, Diaz, RDA, ‘all these bums lose a lot’

Khabib Nurmagomedov hasn't competed since a 2014 win over Rafael dos Anjos, who would eventually win the UFC lightweight while the Dagestani was out…

By: Anton Tabuena | 7 years ago
Khabib wants UFC title shot: McGregor, Diaz, RDA, ‘all these bums lose a lot’
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Khabib Nurmagomedov hasn’t competed since a 2014 win over Rafael dos Anjos, who would eventually win the UFC lightweight while the Dagestani was out due to injury. The 22-0 lightweight will be returning this weekend, and although he isn’t facing the top ranked Tony Ferguson anymore, he believes a win over late replacement in Darrell Horcher should still earn him a title shot.

“I beat your current lightweight champion,” Khabib told the assembled media. “I hope these guys give me a title shot. I have been undefeated all my life.”

“Eddie Alvarez lose a lot of times, Cowboy lose, Tony Ferguson lose,” he continued. “UFC needs somebody different, somebody new, on a new level, new generation. I hope the UFC gives me a title shot after this, because a lot of people agree with me. A lot of fans agree with me.”

“I am undefeated. All these bums lose a lot of times. Nate Diaz lose 10 times. McGregor lose. Ferguson, Cowboy, RDA, everybody lose. I am undefeated and UFC has to give me this title shot.”

Nurmagomedov is 6-0 in his time with the UFC, and despite being away for two years, is still ranked as the #2 lightweight in the promotion.

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Anton Tabuena
Anton Tabuena

Anton Tabuena is the Managing Editor for Bloody Elbow. He’s been covering MMA and combat sports since 2009, and has also fought in MMA, Muay Thai and kickboxing.

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