Despite the rumors, the UFC lightweight champion's agent has made it clear that his client will return to the ring for a heated battle against Justin Geichi, which will take place by the end of 2020: "His heart is broken following his father's death, but the fight will go ahead

• Habib Normagmadov celebrates among the century. By the end of the year he will be back

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Habib Normgomedov intends to return to the arena. The UFC lightweight champion, who recently announced that the fighter is considering retiring following the death of his beloved father from the corona virus, will soon return to the Octagon.

Ali Abdel-Aziz, Habib's agent, made it clear to the Russian media tonight (Saturday) that his client intends to return to the competition against 31-year-old Justin Geichi, who holds an impressive balance of 2:22.

"Habib did not retire because he has some goals to achieve until that happens," Abdel-Aziz clarified. .

"I believe you'll see them both fight before the end of the civil year. It's sure to happen, the UFC president's date will be announced soon. "I believe Habib will continue his legacy."

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