Speaking to Russian Channel Match TV, Khabib stated that he is looking to fight St. Pierre at lightweight in New York upon his return in November. This comes a few days after it was stated that St. Pierre team was looking into making a fight with Khabib happen.
“My return will be planned for around November, in New York [in Madison Square Garden]. He’s fought there before [St. Pieere], and there’s a big [Russian] diaspora,” said Khabib.