“…I Am Coming Out of Retirement”: Years After Khabib Nurmagomedov Hung Up His Gloves, Georges St. Pierre Makes Jaw-Dropping Disclosure About a Fight With the Russian

In the realm of UFC, one of the most anticipated and epic clashes that could have delighted fans was the matchup between two legendary fighters, Georges St-Pierre and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Rumors surrounding this dream fight swirled in the past, leaving fans craving for a showdown between these retired UFC legends.

The former two-division champion once revealed how even Dana White was invested in it, and attempted to poach him into facing ‘The Eagle’. The talks were filled with excitement and anticipation, with the MMA world buzzing about the potential clash. However, despite the efforts and persistent rumors, the stars never aligned, and the fight didn’t materialized.

Recently, GSP shed light on a fascinating detail, recounting a time when the highly anticipated bout with the Russian almost became a reality. Unexpectedly, circumstances took an unforeseen turn, shattering the last glimmer of hope for this monumental matchup to come to fruition.

GSP almost fought Khabib Nurmagomedov

During his recent appearance on Full Send Podcast, Georges St-Pierre talked to length about his MMA career and life after that. At one point, the conversation navigated itself toward the dream fight between him and Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Speaking on the matter, ‘Rush’ said, “I thought it was the only fight I would’ve come back for. And I remember up to his last fight when he fought Justin Gaethje… everybody told me, even in his entourage, they said, ‘Be ready. Because he’s gonna call you out.'”

The 41-year-old continued, “So, I thought I am coming out of retirement. I had butterflies, I was like, ‘sh*t’. When I thought I was done, they pull me right back in.”

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St-Pierre further revealed that instead of calling him out, how the Dagestani decided to retire. This came off as a shock to everyone, including his team. However, he feels that it’s the best way things could’ve ended for both of them. On different occasions, the Canadian fighter has revealed what halted the fight from materializing. But it’s far off from happening now. However, it can’t be denied that a fight between the two, still, would’ve been an absolute delight.

Though the St-Pierre vs. Nurmagomedov fight may forever remain a tantalizing ‘what if’, the impact these two fighters have left on the sport of MMA is undeniably profound.

Who do you think would’ve won in a fight between Georges St-Pierre and Khabib Nurmagomedov? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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