American fighter of the mixed style (MMA) John Jones gave preference to the Russian Habib Nurmagomedov in a possible rematch with the Irishman Conor McGregor. His words are quoted by Bloody Elbow.
According to 33-year-old athlete, if the fighters meet in the octagon once again, the strongest in this opposition it will be Nurmagomedov. “Usually I don’t bet on fighters. But that struggle gives the opportunity to dictate the course of matches. Where he will go,” said Jones.
Jones, who heads a rating of the best athletes in the ultimate fighting championship (UFC), admits that the fight will take place. Despite the fact that MacGregor had retired.
Nurmagomedov — the acting champion of UFC in the lightweight division. In the fall of 2018, he defended the title against McGregor, forcing the latter to surrender in the fourth round of the confrontation. A year later, the Russians again retained the championship belt in a match with Dustin Pore. Another defense will be held in the fall of 2020 in a battle with another American Justin Gati.
