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Disclaimer: I'm a huge Khabib supporter and believe he should listen to his mother & stay retired.
That's not to say, she can't change her mind. If she sees it's something her son really wants, she might let him do it! Just to make him happier.
We can only dream. But I do believe if Khabib is to come out of retirement for anyone it'll be for Alex.
- Both born September 1988 (33y/o)
- Both have similar career numbers
- UFC records: Khabib 13-0 (7 finishes), Alex 10-0 (3 finishes)
- Khabib: 3 title defenses, Alex 2 title defenses
Then again, plenty of obstacles lie in the way. Aside from Khabib's mom granting her son his wish, Alex also has to decision of moving up to 155. Who knows... Maybe him and Islam cross paths this time next year & face off for Islam's first title defense at LW. Khabib won't even have to bother coming out then.
Pipe dream or not, it's simply a bold prediction. Love it or hate it...

That's not to say, she can't change her mind. If she sees it's something her son really wants, she might let him do it! Just to make him happier.
We can only dream. But I do believe if Khabib is to come out of retirement for anyone it'll be for Alex.
- Both born September 1988 (33y/o)
- Both have similar career numbers
- UFC records: Khabib 13-0 (7 finishes), Alex 10-0 (3 finishes)
- Khabib: 3 title defenses, Alex 2 title defenses
Then again, plenty of obstacles lie in the way. Aside from Khabib's mom granting her son his wish, Alex also has to decision of moving up to 155. Who knows... Maybe him and Islam cross paths this time next year & face off for Islam's first title defense at LW. Khabib won't even have to bother coming out then.
Pipe dream or not, it's simply a bold prediction. Love it or hate it...
