Khabib Nurmagomedov has repeatedly said he wants to fight Georges St-Pierre, but as the post below demonstrates, that desire was born out of complete respect for the legend.

Earlier today in Montreal, Quebec, St-Pierre confirmed what was reported yesterday, that he is hanging up the gloves. Since then, Nurmagomeov shared out the tribute below for the UFC’s former welterweight and middleweight champ.

Now look at this video and you’ll understand why I wanted to fight with him, simply he’s one of the best оf all times. I just wanted to share cage with him while he’s active, that’s the history and people be watching it again and again, I want to fight with the best.
Anyway, good luck to you Legend @georgesstpierre time is merciless, and your decision is right.
And don’t forget, when you’re in Russia next time, I’ll introduce you with Dagestan cuisine, you don’t need to cut weight anymore
#Legend

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Now look at this video and you’ll understand why I wanted to fight with him, simply he’s one of the best оf all times. I just wanted to share cage with him while he’s active, that’s the history and people be watching it again and again, I want to fight with the best. Anyway, good luck to you Legend @georgesstpierre time is merciless, and your decision is right. And don’t forget, when you’re in Russia next time, I’ll introduce you with Dagestan cuisine, you don’t need to cut weight anymore #Legend

A post shared by Khabib Nurmagomedov (@khabib_nurmagomedov) on Feb 21, 2019 at 9:19am PST