UFC head voiced Nurmagomedov's position on return

Dana White

The head of the Absolute Fighting Championship (UFC) Dana White voiced the position of the Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov regarding his possible return to mixed martial arts (MMA). He conveyed the athlete's words during a press conference after the UFC 257 tournament.

White revealed the details of the meeting with the 32-year-old Russian, which took place in Abu Dhabi. According to the head of the UFC, Nurmagomedov said that he considers himself stronger than all potential rivals “by several levels.” “This doesn't sound very good,” White said, referring to the chances of success in negotiations with Nurmagomedov about a return. The day before, the head of the promotion talked about plans to talk to the champion again in Las Vegas.