Khabib Nurmagomedov Makes a Shocking Statement Ahead of UFC 249

Published 04/01/2020, 4:15 PM EDT

If the news about the Russian Air Transport Agency gave people hope, the following news might take away that excitement. Recently, Khabib Nurmagomedov released a statement on his Instagram regarding UFC 249.

The past few days have been tough for MMA fans. From cancelations to pranks, it couldn’t get any harder. When news broke out about Khabib Nurmagomedov reportedly “stuck” in Russia, people started thinking of all the ways to save the card. They considered even a replacement in Conor McGregor.

Things looked better when the Russian Air Transport Agency announced that there was a possibility of Khabib making it to the United States. But what’s the point of shipping ‘The Eagle’ to the states, if he does not want to fight?

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Khabib Nurmagomedov will not fight Tony Ferguson at UFC 249

Here’s what the champion had to say on his Instagram:

“Staying home in quarantine and reading the reaction of people to the situation around my fight, it turns out that the whole world should be in quarantine, governments of all countries, famous people around the world urge people to follow all safety requirements in order to limit the spread of the disease, to save people, and Khabib is the only one relieved of all obligations and must demonstrate free will and train flying around the world, for the sake of fight? – I understand everything and I’m definitely upset more than you to cancel the fight, probably like all others, I had many plans after the fight, but I can’t control it all.

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The greatest countries and the largest companies of our time are shocked by what is happening. Every day the situation changes unpredictably.

But Khabib still has to fight, is that what you saying? –

Take care of yourself and put yourself in my shoes.”

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Undoubtedly this will make people angry, but the champion makes sense. Risking his life and family is not worth a bout. Also, if the fight had to happen amidst the chaos, it would be subject to many controversies.

On the brighter side, Khabib vs Tony can still take place at a later time.

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