Khabib Nurmagomedov far from interested in rematch with Conor McGregor

Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is scheduled to return to action on October 24, 2020, where he will fight interim champion Justin Gaethje in a title unification bout. According to various reports, this will be Khabib Nurmagomedov’s penultimate fight before he hangs up his gloves. However, name of his final opponent is still unkwn. While many believe that Eagle could fight UFC legend Georges St-Pierre, ors believe Nurmagomedov could have a rematch with Cor McGregor. two previously clashed at UFC 229 where Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Cor McGregor via submission in fourth round.

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Khabib vs McGregor: Khabib Nurmagomedov t interested in Cor McGregor bout

While talking to Sport Express (via Sportsbible), Khabib Nurmagomedov shot down Khabib vs McGregor rematch rumours. Dstani icon stated that he’s t interested in fighting Cor McGregor as he’s currently focusing on Justin Gaethje. He stated that he has proved himself once against McGregor and would t like to do so again. "I proved that, as a fighter inside c, he could t offer me any resistance," Khabib Nurmagomedov said.

"Of course, re is always some degree of probability. I have a challenger in front of me [Gaethje]. He's respected, strong and active. I don't even think about [Cor McGregor]," ded Khabib Nurmagomedov in interview with Sport Express.

Despite that, many fans still want to see Khabib vs McGregor 2. ir heline event (UFC 229) drew more than 2.4 million PPV buys, most ever for an MMA event. If Khabib vs McGregor 2 does go through - especially considering Khabib is planning on retiring soon - re's a good chance that  PPV will break UFC 229’s mammoth record.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov has said in many interviews that he would like to face Georges St-Pierre – a fight his late far and coach Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov also wanted. Earlier, Khabib Nurmagomedov h tweeted that after fighting Justin Gaethje, he would like to go up against GSP in April 2021. However, fight is yet to be me official. UFC president Dana White earlier told ESPN that he would set up Khabib vs GSP if it’s Khabib’s last fight. He mitted that he likes Nurmagomedov and will try to do anything Eagle wants for his last fight.

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Im Source: AP