What about Khabib Nurmagomedov stepping up to welterweight to fight Kamaru Usman?

What About Khabib Nurmagomedov Stepping Up To Welterweight To Fight Kamaru Usman?Q

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Penn has an assumption about why retired UFC lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov has never challenged UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman.

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UFC Welterweight champ Kamaru Usman has been coveted for some time for a bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov.

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But The Nigerian Nightmare is skeptical that it ever happens. But The Nigerian Nightmare is skeptical that it ever happens.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov might be depriving fighting fans of the once-in-a-lifetime clash between the undefeated Russian and Kamaru Usman.

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Usman took one more step toward becoming a welterweight GOAT at UFC 261 UFC 261.

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Conor McGregor wanted to take on the biggest dog in the UFC on his return to becoming the worlds first three-weight champion.

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His friend Kamaru Usman wants to defend his belt next against Leon Edwards...

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And ditches the 4-ounce gloves for the fight with Canelo Alvarez.

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