Published 11:48 IST, March 19th 2020

Conor McGregor vows not to make same mistakes again if Khabib rematch takes place

Conor McGregor talks about facing Khabib Nurmagomedov again and promises not to make the same mistakes. He also discusses the success of his whiskey venture.

Reported by: Sujay Chakraborty
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Ever since Cor McGregor lost Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229, Irish MMA star has been extremely vocal about wanting to face Russian again. Back in 2018, McGregor tried to be first one to defeat Khabib. Despite dominating third round, McGregor eventually was forced to accept a fourth-round defeat via submission. 

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McGregor vs Khabib rematch on cards? 

While both Cor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov moved to different opponents ever since, it appears as if McGregor still has some unfinished business with Khabib. Recently, 31-year-old was interviewed by Bleacher Report where McGregor dressed his persona, his whiskey brand and most tably 'wanting to Khabib Nurmagomedov again'. 

McGregor ted that he wasn't fully prepared for his UFC 229 clash against Khabib Nurmagomedov. While McGregor accepted that anything could happen inside octagon, ' torious' stated that 'he will t make same mistakes again'.

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"You can trust that I will t make same mistakes next time. I came out well, and in an instant, things changed. It's as simple as that." - Cor McGregor on Khabib Nurmagomedov

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After his 2018 loss to Khabib, McGregor me his much-anticipated return to UFC earlier this year at UFC 246. 31-year-old was dominant as ever as he picked up a first-round TKO win over Donald ' Cowboy' Cerrone. 

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Speaking about his UFC 246 bout, McGregor mitted that he did t train properly as he wasn't at peak condition for fight. He, however, ded that he is surely t done with UFC stating "I am hungry today. Hungry like a man who has t eaten for weeks."

McGregor talks about success of Proper . 12 Whiskey

Outside  octagon, Cor McGregor launched  Proper . Twelve Irish Whiskey in September 2018. dressing his entry into competitive whiskey market, Irish star said he appreciates response he got for his 'Proper Whiskey'. McGregor delved furr into his involvement in making of 'Proper Whiskey' stating "I am involved in every aspect, from production to sales and connecting with consumers, especially on my social media directly."

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"I run my Instagram and Twitter alone and love responding and seeing how people love my proper liquid gold. I also love to connect with our customers. I have met many, and several have become friends alrey", ded Cor McGregor.

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Irish MMA star also revealed that he sent a bottle of Proper Whiskey to both Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder after ir highly-publicised boxing match in February 2020 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Neva, US. 

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11:47 IST, March 19th 2020