“Why is Dana White against my fight with Habib in Moscow? Is it about paid broadcasts? How much more money he needs, ”McGregor joked at a press conference.
According to him, he is very fond of Russia and Russian people who have a great passion for mixed martial arts.
“And what is this place. There you get the script from the movie "Rocky". I really want to fight in Russia. Dana loves Las Vegas. But let's see what happens. I would like to fight and show people the show. People in Moscow shouted my name in the streets. I would like to speak there, ”said MacGregor.
The first fight of Nurmagomedov and McGregor, which took place in October 2018, ended in victory for the Russian. Nurmagomedov’s next fight will be held on April 18. In the title fight, he will meet with Tony Ferguson.
On January 19, McGregor knocked out Cerrone in 40 seconds in the first round of the UFC 246 tournament. This victory was his 22nd career with four defeats.
It was previously reported that McGregor and Alexey Oleinik received bonuses for victories at UFC 246.