Nurmagomedov Emoh Rematches McGregor

Khabib Nurmagomedov versus Conor McGregor (Twitter @MMAJunkie)

JAKARTA - Earlier this week, ahead of UFC 245, Dana White signaled about the rematch between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov in the lightweight class if the Irish fighter managed to beat Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone at UFC 246.This is despite the fact that McGregor versus Cowboy will be fought at welterweight.

McGregor beat Nurmagomedov last year at UFC 229, and 'The Eagle' has no interest in the idea of a rematch with 'The Notorious' any time soon, maybe never.

Speaking at a recent press conference in Russia (via Chamatkar Sandhu), Nurmagomedov said White was wrong to assert McGregor as the next challenger.

"I'm surprised Dana White said that if Conor beat Cerrone and I beat Tony Ferguson, there would be a rematch," said Nurmagomedov.

Khabib Nurmagomedov: "I'm surprised Dana White is saying that if Conor beats Cerrone and I beat Tony Ferguson, there will be a rematch. I decided who I'm going to fight next ... But to think he deserves the lightweight belt , while I'm champion that won't happen. " https://t.co/5mT4tKG1Oj

- Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) December 13, 2019

"I decide who I will fight next ... But thinking he deserves to be a lightweight belt, when I win it won't happen."

Nurmagomedov's last battle at UFC 242 came when he beat interim champion Dustin Poirier to reconcile the lightweight titles.

The undefeated Dagestani fighter will defend his next title against longtime rival Tony Ferguson. The fight is scheduled for the UFC 246 main event on April 18, 2020 at Barclays Center in New York.

McGregor, meanwhile, will take on Cerrone next month, January 18 at the UFC 246 main event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.