UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is currently gearing up for an intense title fight. Now the Dagestan native has come forward with a statement concerning the upcoming fight.
“The Eagle” is set to welcome Conor McGregor back inside the octagon after the Ireland native has been away from the UFC for over two years. The two talented mixed martial artists will throw down in the main event of UFC 229.
UFC 229 will take place Oct. 6 from within the illustrious T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. The event will be featured live on pay-per-view.
Speaking during AKA teammate Daniel Cormier’s recent youth wrestling class, Khabib Nurmagomedov told Cormier’s son what he plans to do to Conor McGregor.
“I’m gonna catch this guy and make him fly.” Nurmagomedov said. Check it out within the video provided above.
