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Khabib Issues Warning To Conor McGregor Ahead Of UFC 242

If Conor McGregor does decide to show up at UFC 242 in September, Khabib Nurmagomedov has a warning for the Irishman. Recently, UFC President Dana White was asked whether or not he thinks “The Notorious” would show up to crash the pay-per-view (PPV), where Khabib faces Dustin Poirier to unify their 155-pound titles. White said […]

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If Conor McGregor does decide to show up at UFC 242 in September, Khabib Nurmagomedov has a warning for the Irishman.

Recently, UFC President Dana White was asked whether or not he thinks “The Notorious” would show up to crash the pay-per-view (PPV), where Khabib faces Dustin Poirier to unify their 155-pound titles. White said it’s always possible, but he hasn’t heard anything from McGregor on the matter.

Should McGregor show up and raise hell the way most think he would, Khabib tells Russia’s Rossiya-24 television channel things might get rough for the Irishman (via TASS):

“It will be more difficult to leave Abu Dhabi than New York,” Nurmagomedov said. “If he plans to come, he should sit and watch the fights because it will be impossible to pull any of his underhanded tricks there.”

It should be noted that White himself said he didn’t think McGregor showing up in Abu Dhabi would cause too much of a problem. White believes fans in the region love Conor McGregor. Regardless, Khabib welcomes McGregor to Abu Dhabi should he decide to make the trip, but warns that any of his shenanigans won’t be received kindly in the country:

“Abu Dhabi is no place for show-offs. Let him come if he plans to come, but his shenanigans won’t work there,” Nurmagomedov said.

Do you think McGregor will show up in Abu Dhabi for UFC 242?

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UFC Announces Press Conference For International Fight Week

A high-profile press conference has been announced for the UFC’s yearly International Fight Week. Moments ago, the world’s MMA leader unveiled the news on Twitter that a press conference will take place this Friday (July 5, 2019) before the…

A high-profile press conference has been announced for the UFC’s yearly International Fight Week. Moments ago, the world’s MMA leader unveiled the news on Twitter that a press conference will take place this Friday (July 5, 2019) before the UFC 239 ceremonial weigh-in. The event will be free and open to the public: Info about […]

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Dana White: Conor McGregor Could ‘Probably’ Show Up At UFC 242

Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC remains unknown. The former featherweight and lightweight champ has been on the bench since his fourth-round submission loss to arch rival Khabib Nurmagomedov at last October’s UFC 229. He’s been cam…

Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC remains unknown. The former featherweight and lightweight champ has been on the bench since his fourth-round submission loss to arch rival Khabib Nurmagomedov at last October’s UFC 229. He’s been campaigning for a rematch with the undefeated “Eagle” ever since. But he won’t be receiving it – at least […]

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Dana White Says Conor McGregor ‘Could’ Show Up In Abu Dhabi For UFC 242

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier will meet in a lightweight title unification clash in the main event of UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi. And don’t be surprised if Conor McGregor shows up for the event. UFC 242 takes place September 7 with an undisputed lightweight champion being crowned in the headliner. The major question heading […]

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Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier will meet in a lightweight title unification clash in the main event of UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi. And don’t be surprised if Conor McGregor shows up for the event.

UFC 242 takes place September 7 with an undisputed lightweight champion being crowned in the headliner. The major question heading into the event, though, is who the winner will face next. Ideally, the next challenger is former interim champion Tony Ferguson, who is on a 12-fight winning streak.

However, money talks and if Nurmagomedov wins, a lucrative rematch with McGregor is always a possibility. That remains the goal for the Irishman as well according to UFC president Dana White:

“Nothing has changed with Conor McGregor since the last time I talked to you,” Dana White told ESPN’s Brett Okamoto. “He wants the rematch. Again, we’ll see how this thing plays out September.”

One way to build a rematch up even more is if McGregor were to show up in Abu Dhabi and face off with Nurmagomedov. White didn’t confirm that would happen, but did not rule it out either:

“Yeah, he could [show up in Abu Dhabi],” White added. “He could, possibly. He hasn’t said, I’m not [breaking any news] but he could probably show up to that fight but I don’t know if he will. He hasn’t said anything to me.“

No Concerns About McGregor Showing Up In Abu Dhabi

There are risks with McGregor showing up in Abu Dhabi, however. After all, he did cross the line at times with his trash talk of Nurmagomedov leading up to their first fight, particularly mocking Nurmagomedov’s religion.

However, White doesn’t envisage any problems with the former champion:

“I don’t think that’s going to be a problem,” White explained. “I honestly believe in that region, they like Conor McGregor too. I know that they take things a little serious when stuff is said but Khabib won the fight and I think that it’s all just trash talk.

“Obviously, Khabib and Conor, there’s no love lost. Those guys do not like each other but it’s part of the business. Culturally, I don’t think so. I would have no problem with Conor showing up there.“

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Khabib Suggests Mini Lightweight Tourney at UFC 242

Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Tony Ferguson is deserving of being the #1 contender for the lightweight championship, excluding Khabib’s UFC 242 opponent, Dustin Poirier, of course. But if Tony Ferguson does compete again prior to that potential ti…

Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Tony Ferguson is deserving of being the #1 contender for the lightweight championship, excluding Khabib’s UFC 242 opponent, Dustin Poirier, of course. But if Tony Ferguson does compete again prior to that potential title shot, either by choice or by force, Nurmagomedov has just the opponent for him to do so against, […]

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Poirier: Beating Khabib Makes Me Best LW Ever

Khabib Nurmagomedov is currently ranked #3 on the UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings. And with every victory he adds to his 27-0 record, Khabib adds to his legacy and his case as arguably the best lightweight in UFC history. At UFC 242, Nurmagomedov will l…

Khabib Nurmagomedov is currently ranked #3 on the UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings. And with every victory he adds to his 27-0 record, Khabib adds to his legacy and his case as arguably the best lightweight in UFC history. At UFC 242, Nurmagomedov will look to add another victory to his lopsided win-loss record when he defends […]

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