Conor McGregor After Instant Karma 2018 VS Khabib, Wants That Rematch So Bad

With one of the most awaited fights, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson falling through which has been cancelled for a fifth time. 

The Notorious One has been gunning for a rematch with Khabib since the Russian handed McGregor a loss back in 2018 at UFC 229. It seems like McGregor’s wishes might just come true.

The fighter from Dagestan submitted McGregor in the fourth round while defending his title. Rumors about a rematch started floating around the MMA circuit ever since the Irishman tapped out.

However, Nurmagomedov has been very vocal about his disinterest in taking on the southpaw again. While McGregor has been seeking an opportunity for vindication.

While both White and McGregor may be eager to put this fight together, the UFC President has offered a shot at the title to the winner of Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje. This unification bout leaves McGregor out high and dry.

If everything goes according to plan, Khabib’s next opponent will be revealed at UFC 249 on May 9th at the VyState Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.

Nonetheless, undefeated lightweight UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov said that a rematch with Conor McGregor is possible but only if he wins 10 fights in a row. As for a rematch, to fight for a belt in the UFC, he said that he had something like nine or 10 fights.

A closer look to the prize pool of the UFC 229 Night that was held on October 6, 2018 at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada:

Khabib Nurmagomedov: $2 million (no win bonus) vs. Conor McGregor: $3 million (no win bonus). 

These figures are going to be boosted by pay-per-view sales.

According to Forbes, McGregor got a base salary of $3million for the UFC 229 bout with Khabib but the record PPV buys and other endorsements helped push his total take home pay to more than $50Million.

Conor McGregor is the richest MMA fighter in the world, with an estimated net worth of $110 Million USD.

On the other hand or side.. the UFC lightweight champion, one of Russia's most famous sports' stars who holds the longest active undefeated streak it is believed in accordance with his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, that his net worth stands at around $100million.