From the sounds of it, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is open to a rematch with his last opponent, Conor McGregor, who he submitted at UFC 229 in October. Before this prospective blockbuster can occur, however, the champ wants to see the Irish star put in some work and earn it.

“Have to deserve. I have to keep winning, he have to deserve, and that’s it,” Nurmagomedov told BT Sport (via MMA News). “It’s gonna happen. But right now, I’m not interested in this fight....

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