Khabib says McGregor rematch ‘makes sense’ if Conor beats Poirier at 155, not at 170

undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov recently appeared on Real Quick with Mike Swick podcast where he revealed that he’s open to a rematch with Cor McGregor, but he would like to have highly-anticipated bout on his terms. Khabib Nurmagomedov said that if Cor McGregor defeats Dustin Poirier in January 2020, n a fight with former double champion would ‘make sense’. However, he stated that it depends on weight class McGregor chooses to fight Diamond in.

Khabib Nurmagomedov explained that if Cor McGregor defeats Dustin Poirier in a welterweight bout n it would t make sense for him to get a lightweight title shot. “If he (Cor McGregor) beats him (Dustin Poirier) at 155 (pounds) n it makes sense. But if y fight at 170 (pounds), how can you fight at 170 and n fight next at 155? If you wanna take easy way, you’ll never deserve next title shot,” Khabib added.

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What’s next for Khabib Nurmagomedov and Cor McGregor?

Khabib Nurmagomedov is currently training for his third title defence against interim champion Justin Gaethje – a fighter who is expected to give Eagle his toughest challenge yet. Khabib Nurmagomedov is also around a -300 favourite going into UFC 254 which is scheduled to take place on October 24 (October 25 in India) at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

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Cor McGregor, on or hand, earlier accepted a fight against Dustin Poirier in UFC, but according to UFC President Dana White, two fighters are yet to sign contract. After an exchange on social media, Poirier asked McGregor about weight class, which Cor McGregor is yet to comment on. McGregor’s last fight was in welterweight where he defeated Donald Cerrone in under 40 seconds. torious would have to return to lightweights if he wants ar shot at undefeated Russian.

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According to various reports, Khabib vs McGregor 2 has a minute chance of happening as Cor McGregor is scheduled to fight boxing legend Manny Pacquiao in an exhibition match after Dustin Poirier. Khabib Nurmagomedov, on or hand, has shown interest in retiring from sport with a 30-0 record – meaning he would have only one fight left after UFC 254.

Khabib Nurmagomedov had earlier said that Dana White and team have huge plans for him after Justin Gaethje fight and according to many, it could be a fight with Georges St-Pierre or Tony Ferguson.

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Im Source: AP