Nurmagomedov: Me, Tukhugov and Abubakar will fight in September

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov said that his next fight is scheduled for September, as well as his team-mate in UFC Zubaira Tukhugov and PFL fighter Abubakar Nurmagomedov.

“Me, Zubayra Tuhugov and Abubakar will fight in September. With whom it is not yet known,” said Khabib.

At the moment Khabib and Abubakar Nurmagomedov, as well as Tukhugov are serving a suspension for a fight after the UFC 229 tournament.

Khabib was suspended for nine months and was fined half a million dollars. He may return to Octagon in July. Zubayra and Abubakar received one-year disqualifications and a fine of $25 thousand. Their suspension ends in October.