UFC Rumors: Nurmagomedov Knows His Unbeaten Streak Will Eventually End

UFC Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has a goal in mind, that of which is to retire if he reaches 30 wins. Currently 12-0 since debuting in 2012, the Eagle admits that eventually losing to someone in the Octagon is a possibility.

Nurmagomedov defends his title against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 on Oct. 24. He will try to make it 29-0 but is aware that getting past the 31-year-old American will not be easy. He is aware that any athlete can reach the point where their skills go on the decline and he is not excluded from that list.

"God doesn’t give nobody power, speed, reaction and mental everything in one level always," Nurmagomedov said to ESPN.

Aware of that, the Russian has plans of fighting just two more times before considering retirement. The first of those two could be against Gaethje happening next weekend. He is aware that he cannot be on top all the time and even took a swipe at Tony Fergusson in the process.

"Nobody can be the same for long time,’ Khabib said. "Nobody. Not Tony Ferguson. Not Khabib. One day, somebody beat you."

Nurmagomedov was likely referring to Fergusson's last defeat at the hands of his opponent at UFC 254. It will be recalled that Gaethje won via knockout at UFC 249, snapping the 36-year-old's 12-win streak. it was an excellent display for Gaethje who put on a striking masterclass to shock Fergusson at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, the Guardian reported.

Hence and as far as the Russian is concerned, it may be in Fergusson's best interest to accept that he is on the decline. Regardless, Fergusson will hear nothing of it.

In fact, "El Cucuy" is still not closing the door of returning to the cage once more. And the two fighters he has on his list are Nurmagomdeov and Gaethje. Hence, expect Fergusson to be among the interested spectators for UFC 254.

"@TeamKhabib @Justin_Gaethje I’ll see you soon, Fathead. You Can’t Run Well & Conditioning Sucks. Only reason you feel bad is because you did bad. I Own You, Chicken # 200k & 20Pushups For The Homeless. U Two Are Managed By @AliAbdelaziz00 I’ll Make It A Point To See You Both," Fergusson tweeted.