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Khabib Nurmagomedov ready to defend UFC lightweight title in July
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mirror.co.ukKhabib Nurmagomedov wants to accelerate his return to the UFC and fight this summer. The lightweight champion is currently observing Ramadan and had previously expected to remain sidelined until September.
But he has now committed to a return in July - possible on the UFC's new Fight Island venue. Nurmagomedov had been due to defend his belt against Tony Ferguson last month but was unable to travel to America.
Ferguson will now take on Justin Gaethje this weekend for the interim title - and the winner could face the champion sooner than expected.
UFC 249 ODDS Tony Ferguson 4/7 Justin Gaethje 6/4 Draw 80/1 Click here for the latest odds from bet365 “I can fight anytime, Ramadan finishes May 23," Nurmagomedov wrote on Twitter. "July I'm
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