Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov told reporters Thursday that UFC President Dana White has something "special" lined up for him if he defeats Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 on Sat., Oct. 24.
"Dana told me after this fight, he has something special for me," Khabib said, per Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. "But I told him, please keep this, after fight we’re going to talk. He say has very big things after this fight for me. We’ll see."
Aaron Bronsteter of TSN provided video of Khabib's comments:
Khabib was asked about his "future motivating factors" should he beat Gaethje.