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What the hell is the deal with the Khabib Nurmagomedov comeback? Is it happening or not?
That’s the question we asked the guy who would know … Dana White and we finally have some clarity.
“The truth is, [Khabib] is not committed to anything,” White tells TMZ Sports … “What he has committed to is meeting with me next month.”
White says he and Khabib will sit down in January to discuss a potential return to the Octagon after The Eagle’s sudden retirement back in October.
“We’re gonna find out how persuasive I can be,” White says … adding, “I’ll bet on me every time.”
In the meantime, White is gearing up for UFC 256 on Saturday night — and he is FIRED UP about this one.
The main event features Deiveson Figueiredo taking on flyweight champ Brandon Moreno — both guys are fighting on just 3 weeks rest from their last victory.
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Figueiredo is coming off a 1st-round win over Alex Perez on Nov. 21 — the same night Moreno defeated Brandon Royval.
As Dana points out, “This is the fastest turnaround ever for a championship fight.”
The co-main event is also insane — Tony Ferguson vs. Charles Oliveira, who happens to be on a 7-fight win streak.
“Stylistically, this fight is ridiculous … both of these guys standing and on the ground are LUNATICS!! Who knows where this fight is gonna go?”