Khabib Nurmagomedov told the press: "We are negotiating for March-April next year for my next fight. We need at least three or four months to promote something in the UFC."

"I've said my opinion before, I want to fight in the big arenas and the largest indoor area in the country is the Gazprom Arena. The stadium has impressed me with its size and fantastic opportunities it presents."

"I want my next fight to be at the Gazprom Arena. A lot of people can fly-in to support me here. This stadium can hold so many, such a venue can hold the fans for any competition."