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UFC's Kamaru Usman Says He's 'Lost Faith' in Possible Khabib Nurmagomedov Fight

UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has long coveted a fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov, but The Nigerian Nightmare is doubtful it will happen.

Usman told TMZ Sports on Tuesday: "I've lost faith in this one. ... I think you have more of a chance at making Kamaru Usman and Georges St-Pierre happen before Kamaru Usman and Khabib."

Khabib is arguably the most dominant force in UFC history, as he owns a perfect 13-0 record under the UFC umbrella and a 29-0 mark overall in professional MMA.

Nurmagomedov beat Al Iaquinta for the UFC lightweight title in 2018 and defended it three times, beating the likes of Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje by submission.