Khabib's manager rejects TUF with pupil and McGregor as coaches: 'Forget about this rematch'

K. Nurmagomedov (left) and C. McGregor (right) in a tense gaze. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufcbrasil

Although the fateful fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov e Conor McGregor is still present in the imagination of MMA fans, a rematch between the two is ruled out, at least according to the Russian's manager, Ali Abdelaziz. In an interview with 'TMZ Sports', the 'Eagle' agent confirmed that he was approached by Dana White to try to negotiate a 'TUF' (The Ultimate Fighter), in which the linear lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg.) would be the protagonist. next to the Irish. The idea was not popular and was initially rejected.

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“Dana White called me last week. He said: 'Ali, what do you think, if Khabib wins (Justin gaethje), him and Conor running The Ultimate Fighter? It would be too much.' I said, 'I don't know, I have to think.' And he said, of course, the same if Justin wins. Having Khabib against Conor on TUF would be huge, or Justin against Conor,” said Ali.

The businessman, who also manages Gaethje, tried to make it clear that a new meeting against McGregor, whom he defeated by submission in October 2018, is not in Khabib's mind, marking the most watched fight in MMA history to date.

“I spoke to Khabib yesterday. He said: 'This guy (Conor) is human trash. When you touch shit, you smell shit. He doesn't deserve the fight.' If Justin beats (Khabib), and he wants an easy payday, go ahead and fight Conor. But I don’t know if Conor himself is still in this conversation because Justin already offered him a fight, but he didn’t want it”, explained Abdelaziz.

Finally, Ali confirmed that he cannot change Khabib's thinking. Although a possible confrontation between the Russian and the Irish has an economic potential far above other fights, there is nothing that can change the idea of ​​the linear champion.

“He must forget Khabib. He can forget about this rematch. It's decided. He finished. Khabib will never fight him,” he concluded.

While the Russian prepares to defend his belt against Gaethje, McGregor remains virtually retired. Without fighting since January this year, the Irishman recently entered into a collision course with Dana White, who he accused of preventing him from making some appearances.