Khabib Nurmagomedov punches Conor McGregor during their lightweight title bout at UFC 229. Photo: AP
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UFC: Conor McGregor is in ‘minor leagues’, says Khabib Nurmagomedov, shutting down rematch talk

  • Khabib Nurmagomedov says Irishman has to ‘cut weight and win 10 fights in a row’ if he wants another title shot
  • ‘To think he deserves the lightweight belt, while I’m champion, that won’t happen, don’t worry’
Topic |   Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
Nick Atkin
Nick Atkin

Updated: 12:41pm, 14 Dec, 2019

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Khabib Nurmagomedov punches Conor McGregor during their lightweight title bout at UFC 229. Photo: AP
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Nick Atkin

Nick Atkin

Nick is a production editor on the South China Morning Post’s sport desk, where he covers mixed martial arts (MMA). He was previously a sports writer and editor for ESPN.