Published 14:09 IST, February 5th 2020

Khabib Nurmagomedov blasts Conor McGregor and questions UFC's decision

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has taken a shot at Conor McGregor and UFC for trying to book a mega re-match. Know what Khabib actually said.

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UFC President Dana White believes that Cor McGregor’s 40-second kckout victory against Donald Cerrone has earned him a re-match against lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. However, Dstani is clearly t okay with it. Khabib Nurmagomedov has been avoiding a re-match with Cor McGregor for a long time. He believes that Cor should win table fights to earn ar title shot. Well, Khabib does t consider Donald Cerrone as table one. He went on to slam 'Cowboy' for his 'poor performance' at UFC 246.

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UFC: Khabib Nurmagomedov thrashes Cor McGregor and Donald Cerrone

According to Khabib Nuragomedov, Donald Cerrone was done a long time ago. However, undefeated lightweight still ackwledged Cerrone as a legend. During an interview with Russian media, Dstani said, “People started talking about rematch even though Cerrone lost 7 of his last 10 fights. A guy fights 10 times and loses 7 of m and y call him (Donald Cerrone) a world-class fighter, a legend etc. Okay, let him be a legend. But he was done a long time ago.”

Khabib Nurmagomedov furr said that his words for Donald Cerrone were harsh but it was accurate. lightweight champion stated, “I have just foreseen it, how properly y (UFC) played it. How properly y chose opponent.”

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UFC 249: Khabib Nurmagomedov’s return

After two back to back title defences against Cor McGregor (UFC 229) and Dustin Poirier (UFC 242), ‘ Eagle’ will be defending his lightweight strap against Tony Ferguson at main event of UFC 249. UFC 249 is scheduled to take place at Barclays Centre in Brooklyn on April 19, Sunday.

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14:09 IST, February 5th 2020