Conor McGregor Wants Khabib Nurmagomedov Fight in Russia, Says Dana White

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UFC President Dana White has revealed Conor McGregor is keen to defend his lightweight title against Khabib Nurmagomedov in Russia after his boxing bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr. 

McGregor is set to take on Mayweather in the ring on August 26, meaning the UFC lightweight belt won't be on the line for some time. However, White told MMAjunkie that the Irishman is ready to go into the lion's den. 

"You know what Conor told me? He said, 'I want Khabib in Russia,'" said White. "Isn't he (expletive) awesome? He's like, 'I want Khabib, in Russia.' He's awesome. Conor McGregor is a (expletive) unicorn. There's nothing like him. He's working on boxing Floyd Mayweather and then he's talking about fighting Khabib in Russia right after."

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This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available. 

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