Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov : The Post Mayweather
Maybe you’ve noticed in the recent weeks that the internet in crawling with news for the upcoming McGregor and Mayweather fight on the 26th of August.
While we’re definitely excited to see the outcome of the fight in Las Vegas, news about the fight after the McGregor — Mayweather one is already circling the headlines.
It’s hard to imagine that with the biggest fight of his life around the corner that McGregor is already foreseeing the upcoming one at the end of the year.
But as a matter of fact, he already has plans set in motion.
This is what makes McGregor so fascinating, he is the epitome of the man in action. He has an incredible drive and ambition which is rare to see in a sport which is so tough on both your body and mind.
McGregor aims to make history in the Octagon once again according to the UFC President Dana White.
In the last couple of weeks the Irish fighter has been busy slamming Mayweather throughout their four city press conference tour. However, he has kept his goals for the UFC clear.
The UFC President even confirmed that McGregor intends to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov next in Russia.
What are we to expect from Conor McGregor Vs Khabib, McGregor’s fight after Mayweather ?
Let’s find out…

McGregor Vs Nurmagomedov : The Next UFC Fight
According to McGregor’s contract with UFC he owes them four more fights. He told White that he intends on returning to the octagon by the end of 2017.
That’s pretty soon.
McGregor who is originally and MMA fight passed comments saying that he looks forward to returning to a ‘true fight’.
“I love a true fight. Elbows, knees, shinbones, foot,” McGregor said. “You ever bounce a shinbone off [an opponent]? You ever bounce an elbow off a temple? It’s
an unusual feeling, a nasty thing, but something I enjoy, something I love to do’.
The Irish fighter mentioned in a few interviews that he has a few UFC bouts waiting for him after his fight with Mayweather. Amongst the names that were tossed around one name in particular kept reoccurring — Khabib Nurmagomedov.
McGregor vs Nurmagomedov : The Notorious vs The Unbeaten Russian
Conor McGregor said ‘I want Khabib in Russia’. Khabib is the unbeaten champion from Russia.
We know that McGregor does not shy away from any kind of challenge. He continues to test himself and claim as many titles as he humanly can.The Russian fighter is a mixed martial artist, he is a two time Combat Sambo World Champion, also a wrestler and a judo black belt.
He is currently a lightweight division fighter in the UFC.
Could this be the man to take down the Notorious?
Well, he holds on to the longest undefeated streaks within the MMA, with 24 wins to his name.
In November 2016 he was named as the #1 UFC Lightweight division and #12 in the UFC pound for pound rankings.
Khabib might be the UFC challenge that Conor McGregor will not overcome. Predictions for the fight are still early on, however if McGregor has proved one thing,
it’s that he is unstoppable.
“First, Mayweather in a boxing match, and then Khabib in Russia,” White marveled. “This kid is amazing.”

Date For The McGregor vs Nurmagomedov Fight
No dates have officially been confirmed by the UFC. Although a tentative date has been set, December 30th 2017.
The predictions for this fight are still very vague but, what we do know is that McGregor will approach the fight like any other. That is, ready to give it all he’s got and leave it all in the ring.
Final Words
The McGregor — Nurmagomedov fight will be another historic milestone for the Irish fighter, as the UFC have never organised an event in Russia.The idea of McGregor vs Nurmagomedov will bring two worlds together in the cold temperatures of the largest world nation.
This is what McGregor has to say ;
‘Why not face a man in his home country. You know what I mean, in a crazy place like Russia.
It’s certainly something I’d like to do. There’s a couple of options on the table. We’ll see what unfolds.’
We can’t wait !
Originally published at alphasportsbetting.com.

