MMA: Khabib Nurmagomedov threatens to leave UFC if team-mate is fired

(October 12 10:42) Straits Times Sport

October 12, 2018 10:42 AMLOS ANGELES (AFP) - Unbeaten Khabib Nurmagomedov threatened to leave the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on Thursday (Oct 11) if the mixed martial arts promoters fire team-mate Zubaira Tukhugov for striking Conor McGregor in a post-fight melee last Sunday (Singapore time).

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