UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov could take home a huge paycheck for his next fight and make one more step toward securing his financial future. Or, he could settle for fights against those who don’t move the needle. His manager, Ali Abdelaziz, would prefer the former. Abdelaziz told MMAjunkie Radio on Wednesday that Nurmagomedov (27-0 MMA, 11-0 UFC) ultimately will decide what comes next for his career. Whether that’s a meeting with ex-interim champ Tony Ferguson , a rematch with Conor McGregor or a spectacle bout against Floyd Mayweather, it may ultimately come down to the numbers attached.
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