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Khabib Could Make Sensational Return To UFC, Dana White Teases Big Idea
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Khabib Nurmagomedov could make a sensational return to the UFC, with Dana White teasing a big idea.
'The Eagle' called time on his legendary career after beating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in October 2020.
But he could return to the promotion in the shape of a coaching gig on The Ultimate Fighter.
Tony Ferguson proposed the idea, with Nurmagomedov on board as he voiced his support.
Tony I like the idea about TUF, call your bosses and let them make an offer, but if they don’t have ideas, I myself will offer you a deal on the @EagleFightClub platform, we doing some business here you know.
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) May 17, 2022
UFC president White has now backed Nurmagomedov and Ferguson to be TUF coaches, saying he's 'sold' on the idea.
Asked about Ferguson's proposition, White said: "So, you’re telling me, you guys as fans, media, whatever it might be, like the idea of two guys possibly coaching that wouldn’t fight each other?
"I’ll consider it. Congratulations... I will absolutely entertain that idea."
Nurmagomedov and Ferguson have been scheduled to fight five times in the UFC, but a clash never came to fruition.
White joked that if Nurmagomedov and Ferguson do go head-to-head on TUF, then hopefully he can match them up inside the Octagon.
"Hopefully they’ll get pissed off enough at each other that they actually want to fight and I can make them fight," he added.
"I’m in. You sold me."
A Khabib-Ferguson TUF?
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) June 7, 2022
“I’m in” says @DanaWhite after hearing @RobbieBarstool sell him on the idea of a retired TUF coach. pic.twitter.com/3HrYZwhowY
Ferguson is enduring a difficult period in his career, having lost four fights in a row - including a brutal knockout defeat to Michael Chandler last month.
But he's hoping to square off with the Dagestan star on TUF.
Topics: Khabib Nurmagomedov, UFC, Tony Ferguson, Dana White
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