Published 16:19 IST, March 19th 2020

Conor McGregor reveals why he lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229

UFC 229: Conor McGregor revealed that he lost because he didn’t train properly before the Khabib Nurmagomedov fight at UFC 229. Is a rematch on the cards?

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More than a year later, Cor McGregor has finally given some input on why he lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229. While talking to Jonathan Swden of Bleacher Report, Cor McGregor revealed that he lost to Khabib because he "didn’t train properly" before fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229. He said training conditions were also t perfect and that also had some effect on his performance on night.

“I will admit that fight before UFC 246, I did t train properly and was t in perfect condition,” said Cor McGregor.

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Cor McGregor teases McGregor vs Khabib rematch

Continuing his answer, Cor McGregor said that he is t going make same mistake twice. He said that he is hungry for victory and things will be different in a McGregor vs Khabib rematch. Cor McGregor added that when he sets his mind on something n re is thing he can’t accomplish.

“It is that power of belief that makes up winners,” said Cor McGregor.

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Cor McGregor talks about his future in UFC

Since he made his return against Donald Cerrone in January 2020, fans have been asking who torious One is going to face next. Some believed that Cor McGregor will ask for a rematch against Khabib Nurmagomedov, while ors said that Irishman could face rising star Jorge Masvidal. However, Cor McGregor seemingly doesn’t care who he faces next.

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Recently, while talking to Maxim, Cor McGregor said that he doesn’t care about his upcoming opponents. He said he is entirely focused on winning fights and doing what he loves most, MMA. Cor McGregor n claimed that 2020 is going to be huge for him and he will show world that he is still best in UFC.

“This year is going to be huge for me–and world will see that I am still best fighter in history of UFC,” said Cor McGregor.

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16:19 IST, March 19th 2020