“Let’s do it in November. After this battle you possibly can retire.”
Earlier right now, a number of information retailers reported that UFC legend Georges St-Pierre plans to announce his retirement on Thursday at a information convention in Montreal.
St-Pierre, who boasts an all-time file 26-2, has not fought since 2017 however hoped to problem undefeated light-weight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov for the possibility to develop into the first-ever three-division champion in UFC historical past.
UFC President Dana White hasn’t appeared desirous about reserving that battle, however Khabib is actually sport.
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Moments after GSP’s retirement plans surfaced, Nurmagomedov issued a problem, saying he’ll do the battle at 155 or 160 kilos in Montreal, Moscow, New York Metropolis or Abu Dhabi.
Khabib’s instagram caption reads:
“Let’s do it in November. After this battle you possibly can retire. I develop up in your fights, and don’t have anything however respect for you, and I imagine confirmed that to you George once you had been in Moscow. However, it could be honor for me to share Octagon with one the best fighters all time. Let’s do it 155 lbs, or I give away 5lbs to you, trigger you newer accomplished 155. Effectively, it’s your alternative 155 or 160, Montreal, NYC, Moscow or Abu Dhabi. Ship me location my Buddy ?#GSPvsKHABIB #ufc #mma #history#RUSSIAvsCANADA”
Khabib is at the moment serving a nine-month suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Fee, because of this his actions within the post-fight melee at UFC 229 final October.
St-Pierre’s final battle got here at Madison Sq. Backyard at UFC 217 in November 2017, when he defeated Michael Bisping by means submission in Spherical three to win the Middleweight title. The memorable victory got here 4 years after GSP walked away from the game, following a split-decision win over Johnny Hendricks.