Filed under: News , UFC , Videos With UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor set to take some time away from the octagon to begin 2017, there hasn’t been much talk of who he could fight next following his title-winning knockout of Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205 in November. UFC President Dana White recently dropped the first hint, though, telling FOX5 in New York that undefeated contender Khabib Nurmagomedov (24-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) could challenge McGregor (21-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC) in his first title defense. The UFC apparently is working hard to set up its first event in Russia, and Nurmagomedov is undoubtedly a significant part of those plans. White said that could play in his favor in terms of getting a future title shot against “The Notorious.” “We’re focused very heavily on Russia right now,” White said. “First of all, there’s tons of talent coming out of Russia, and a lot of fans
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