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Nicolas Atkin

While the consensus is that Tony Ferguson is getting the next crack at Khabib Nurmagomedov, the UFC lightweight champion’s manager caused a stir last week by claiming they’re giving Georges St-Pierre a shot.
UFC legend St-Pierre expressed his desire for a dream fight with the Russian before retiring for the second time last year.
But he has shot down Ali Abdelaziz’s talk he could leapfrog Ferguson – who, like Khabib, is on a 12-fight win streak – in the queue.
“One hundred per cent Tony Ferguson,” St-Pierre told Helen Yee, when asked who should face Khabib next. “It’s gonna be a good fight. I’m a big fan and I’m gonna be watching.”


The 38-year-old Canadian – who still trains every day – said he was happily retired but did not rule out a return to the Octagon
“I don’t envy nobody, I’m retired for a reason,” he said. “If anything comes up, the UFC knows where to find me. But right now I’m good where I’m at, I can’t complain. Life is beautiful, because of the fans. I’m very grateful.”
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The former welterweight and middleweight champion said it was tough to call who would win out of Ferguson and Khabib.
“I don’t know, it all depends who’s gonna be able to fight their fight. Tony likes a dirty fight with elbows, knees. That’s his style,” St-Pierre said.
“Khabib likes to control guys when he’s on the floor, and it’s a tough game. It all depends how it goes down. Styles make fights sometimes, it’s tough to predict.”


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UFC: Georges St-Pierre says Tony Ferguson ‘100 per cent’ deserves Khabib fight next – not him

Georges St-Pierre taking on Michael Bisping at UFC 217 in November 2017. Photo: AP

Khabib facing Georges St-Pierre next, not Tony Ferguson, says UFC champion’s manager

Georges St-Pierre says he is retired after beating Michael Bisping for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 217. Photo: AP

Georges St-Pierre, rear, of Canada, fights England's Michael Bisping during a middleweight title mixed martial arts bout at UFC 217 Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in New York. St-Pierre won the fight. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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UFC 242: Tony Ferguson demands Khabib Nurmagomedov fight him in December – or vacate title

UFC president Dana White stands between Tony Ferguson (right) and Khabib Nurmagomedov during a news conference for UFC 209 on March 2, 2017. The fight was ultimately cancelled. Photo: AP

Russian UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov speaks after wining against UFC fighter Dustin Poirier, of Lafayette, La., during Lightweight title mixed martial arts bout at UFC 242, in Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Saturday , Sept.7 2019. (AP Photo/ Mahmoud Khaled)

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UFC: Justin Gaethje knocks out Donald Cerrone in first round – and calls for Tony Ferguson or Khabib

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Sep 14, 2019; Vancouver, BC, Canada; Donald Cerrone (red gloves) and Justin Gaethje (blue gloves) after their fight during UFC Fight Night at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

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UFC legend dismisses Ali Abdelaziz’s suggestion he could skip the queue and face the lightweight champion
‘If anything comes up, the UFC knows where to find me’



UFC legend dismisses Ali Abdelaziz’s suggestion he could skip the queue and face the lightweight champion next instead of ‘El Cucuy’.


UFC: Georges St-Pierre says Tony Ferguson ‘100 per cent’ deserves Khabib fight next – not him

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UFC legend dismisses Ali Abdelaziz’s suggestion he could skip the queue and face the lightweight champion

‘If anything comes up, the UFC knows where to find me’