Conor McGregor wants Khabib Nurmagomedov rematch ‘so bad’, insists UFC boss Dana White

UFC icon Cor McGregor faced a crushing defeat against Khabib Nurmagomedov when duo locked horns at main event of UFC 229. Arguably biggest fight in UFC history, Cor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov saw an unfortunate ending after participants were involved in a brawl outside UFC octagon.  aftermath rumpus of UFC 229 made fans demand more in a potential rematch between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Cor McGregor. It’s been almost two years since fight took place, and rematch is yet to materialise. However, Cor McGregor has often been vocal about wanting rematch and UFC president Dana White has also claimed that ‘ torious’ wants rematch "badly".

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UFC: Dana White says Cor McGregor wants rematch against Khabib Nurmagomedov “so bad”

During a recent Q&A session with fans on Reddit, Dana White was asked to name rematch he wants to witness most. UFC president Dana White claimed that he wants to see Cor McGregor face Khabib Nurmagomedov once again. "I would have to say Cor vs Khabib. Cor wants that rematch so bad, and I would love to see it," said Dana White.

However, lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has shown little interest in facing Cor McGregor once again since initial fight ended in his favour. According to Khabib Nurmagomedov, Cor McGregor needs to get back in lightweight division and win ten fights in a row to earn ar title shot. Till n, Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to fight or contenders who are already active in 155 lbs unit.

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UFC: Khabib's last fight and Cor McGregor's last fight in UFC

Khabib Nurmagomedov successfully defended his lightweight strap against Dustin Poirier at main event of UFC 242. After a brief battle of two rounds, Khabib Nurmagomedov choked Dustin Poirier out in round number three. Khabib has been out of action since n.

Cor McGregor also unleashed a spectacular performance in his last performance against Donald Cerrone at UFC 246. torious kcked out 'Cowboy' within 40 seconds of fight. Cor McGregor became first fighter to have kckout victories across three different weight classes with win over Cerrone.

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