Khabib Nurmagomedov has watched injured UFC champion Anthony Pettis closely the past year or so, and isn't impressed with what he's seen.��"I follow his Instagram, and I see every time he parties, and I think he?s a playboy," the Russian said in a recent interview.
"All my life I?m training hard. I?m training in mountains, I?m wrestling with bears, and all my life I?m training...He?s the champion, but he?s not a true champion."
Nurmagomedov is undefeated and has won twice since Pettis last fought, and won the UFC title. Since that time, Pettis has been out action with injuries.�
He's currently set to defend the belt next against Gilbert Melendez. Injuries or none,�Nurmagomedov doesn't believe a real champion should be able to go so long without defending their title.
"He hasn?t had a defense," he said.
"He won the belt, yes, but he?s a paper champion. I think he?s a paper champion. Everyone knows I am the true champion. The next fight, I deserve a title shot. This belt is mine. If UFC says I have a title shot, it will be very good for me. It?s my big dream.?
Nurmagomedov will likely have to wait for a long while to fight for the title. Though, it seems clear he's trying to make up whatever difference may exist between where he's at and a title shot with talk.
Do you think he could give Pettis problems with his strong grappling? Let us know in the comments section.
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