UFC President Dana White may have his sights set on a Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor rematch later this year, but the undefeated Lightweight champion maintains that he is wholly uninterested in such a fight.
Speaking with reporters in his native Dagestan on Tuesday, Khabib addressed rumors that some Saudi Arabian elites have offered $100 million to host the highly anticipated rematch. In response, Khabib explained that he is solely focused on his upcoming title defense against Tony Ferguson at UFC 249.
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Asked specifically if there is any interest on his end for a rematch, Khabib replied, "Not at all," much to the delight of the crowd in attendance, according to TMZ. As for the lucrative payday that could come from a rematch with the polarizing Irish superstar, Khabib says that money would be better served elsewhere.
Per TMZ:
"Why do I need that kind of money? There are so many organizations. For example, there’s not only [soccer] for the blind, there’s sambo and other sports."
"Let [the UFC] give it to them if they don’t know what to do with the money. But giving me $100 million for me to beat up that idiot again? I don’t think that’s rational."
Although Khabib continues to deny any interest, Dana White and Conor McGregor are both chomping at the bit. In fact, White believes the McGregor-Khabib rematch could set a UFC record for most pay-per-view buys, and even rival the McGregor-Mayweather boxing match in terms of profit.
But for now, The Eagle is locked in on his clash with Tony Ferguson set for April 18.
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