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\"Khabib\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Right after their brawl at WSOF 22, UFC lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov said he requested a fight with Nate Diaz.<\/p>\n

Now, it appears Khabib has had a change of heart. He told tofight.ru<\/a>, that he no longer wants that fight because it would disrespect his fans.<\/p>\n

“If I take a fight with [Nate] Diaz, then I won’t get respect from my fans. Everyone knows this is an easy fight for me.”<\/em><\/p>\n

“I need to respect his fans. They want me to fight in fierce battles against the best opponents. I have to respect my fans and I will accept the challenge against only the best athletes.”<\/em><\/p>\n

A lot of people have been pointing to a fight with Diaz or Anthony Pettis as a suitable match up for Khabib’s return. Looks like he just took Diaz off the list.<\/p>\n

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