Jon Jones gives his opinion on a potential Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor rematch

A mega re-match between Cor McGregor and lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has been on cards since McGregor’s spectacular return against Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone at UFC 246. According to Cor McGregor, he is willing to take two more fights in 2020 and Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of his prime targets. However, light heavyweight champion Jon Jones believes that Khabib will defeat Cor if y ever square-up inside octagon again.

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UFC: Jon Jones opens up about Cor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov 2

Jon Jones defended his light heavyweight strap against Dominick Reyes at main event of UFC 247. He wasted time in contributing to debate of ‘Cor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov’ re-match. During an interview with TMZ, undefeated light heavyweight said, "I think cards are always in Khabib's hands. Cor definitely has a chance, but if I were to put my money on it, I'm definitely going with Khabib, for sure."

According to Jon Jones, he typically doesn't go against wrestlers if you ever ask him to predict a fight as a ‘betting man’. light heavyweight champion believes that wrestlers have ability to dictate where fight goes. 

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UFC: Will Cor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov fight?

Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is t interested in taking up a re-match against Cor McGregor. Dstani said that he is t going to fight Cor McGregor for a title shot until and unless he's snatched table wins on his UFC return. He also went on to slam Cor McGregor and UFC for choosing an easy opponent (Donald Cerrone) at UFC 246 main event.

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