Khabib Nurmagomedov (right) takes Conor McGregor to the ground during his lightweight title win at UFC 229 in 2018. Photo: AP Khabib Nurmagomedov (right) takes Conor McGregor to the ground during his lightweight title win at UFC 229 in 2018. Photo: AP
Khabib Nurmagomedov (right) takes Conor McGregor to the ground during his lightweight title win at UFC 229 in 2018. Photo: AP
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UFC: Khabib Nurmagomedov says a US$100 million rematch with ‘idiot’ Conor McGregor is ‘not rational’

  • Lightweight champion Khabib says rumoured US$100 million Saudi bout money is better used for worthier causes
  • The Dagestani calls McGregor rematch ‘not rational’ and is only interested in title defence against Ferguson in April

Topic |   Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
Andrew McNicol
Andrew McNicol

Updated: 3:15pm, 7 Feb, 2020

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Khabib Nurmagomedov (right) takes Conor McGregor to the ground during his lightweight title win at UFC 229 in 2018. Photo: AP Khabib Nurmagomedov (right) takes Conor McGregor to the ground during his lightweight title win at UFC 229 in 2018. Photo: AP
Khabib Nurmagomedov (right) takes Conor McGregor to the ground during his lightweight title win at UFC 229 in 2018. Photo: AP
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