Khabib Nurmagomedov says he will be out 7 months before being able to defend championship

Khabib Nurmagomedov has been undefeated his entire career, and after beating Al Iaquinta at UFC 223 in Brooklyn New York he is finally recognized as the Undisputed Champion of the World.  With his victory the UFC stripped Conor McGregor of his world title and Tony Ferguson of his interim world.

Khabib a devout Muslim will be taking the religious holiday of Ramadan away from competitive training and competition.  Ramadan is a time of year where Muslims will fast during the day from sun up to sun down as they focus on family, religion, community, and self reflection.

Khabib is willing to face the number 1 contender in November or December.  The UFC is rumored to be doing mega show in New York with Brock Lesnar’s return on the same fight card, it is believed that Khabib will make his return on the same event, possibly against Conor McGregor.

Lightweight division is the most competitive division in #UFC At this moment, atmosphere is very heated: there is Conor and Tony, Porier, Lee and Alvarez, all of them are good. Fight with any of these guys would be very interesting and competitive. I never choose opponent, fought with any fighter who was offered me to fight, and I’m not going to change that. I’m coming back November – December to defend my belt. Whoever @ufc decide to fight me with, I’ll sign. ❗️ Лёгкий дивизион всегда был самым конкурентным в #ufc В данный момент ситуация очень накалённая, есть Конор, есть Тони, есть Порье, Ли и Альварез, каждый из них хорош по своему. С любым из них получится хороший, конкурентный бой. Я никогда не выбирал себе соперников, дрался с теми кого мне предлагали и сейчас тем более не собираюсь выбирать соперника. Я собираюсь вернуться в ноябре или в декабре ИншаАллагь. Какое решение #ufc примет то и приму. #bigdramashow #ufclightweight #mma #ufc #победатолькоотВсевышнего #inshaaAllah

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