UFC: Khabib Nurmagomedov says McGregor needs 10 wins before rematch

Khabib Nurmagomedov had his last outing in c at UFC 242 in September, when he choked out Dustin Poirier in his second successful title defence. Khabib is w scheduled to fight . 1 contender Tony Ferguson who has a 12 consecutive fight streak in company, making him next-in-line to challenge for title. official anuncement is yet to be made as fight negotiations are still ongoing.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov addresses a potential rematch with Cor McGregor ahead of Tony Ferguson fight

Khabib Nurmagomedov has w made some interesting comments at a recently held press conference in Moscow as he addressed a potential rematch with Cor McGregor, who had been very vocal and itching for a rematch with Khabib ever since being submitted in a neck crank at UFC 229. Here is  tweet shared by Aaron Bronsteter from Sports Network:

It is apparent that Khabib Nurmagomedov does t have any interest in a fight against Cor McGregor anytime soon, and that a rematch is only possible if Cor picks up 10 victories in a row. Khabib is also done competing in Las Vegas, barring a formal apology from Nevada State Athletic Commission for harsh treatment of champion post-McGregor-bout involving a staggering $500,000 in fines and nine months on bench.

Nurmagomedov fought against McGregor at UFC 229 last year in a fight that was fairly lopsided in Khabib’s favour, before Russian submitted Irishman in round four to retain lightweight title.

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Cor McGregor slated for a comeback in January

Cor McGregor is finally set to return to Octagon in January at at UFC 246 event to face a to-be-determined opponent. UFC President Dana White had earlier expressed interest in Donald Cerrone to be next opponent but has t made any furr anuncements. Cor's next opponent is expected to be anunced within a couple of weeks, but what is clear at moment is he is t getting a lightweight title shot against Khabib Nurmagomedov.

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