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Conor McGregor seeking Khabib Nurmagomedov rematch: ‘I want my world title back, I want that redemption’

Conor McGregor is anxious to return to action by the end of 2019 and he would like nothing more than to see Khabib Nurmagomedov standing across the cage from him.

The last time McGregor stepped foot in the Octagon was last October when he suffered a fourth round rear-naked choke submission courtesy of the undefeated Russian, which cost him the UFC lightweight title.

McGregor has been itching for a second chance to face Nurmagomedov again ever since that fight ended and his desire hasn’t diminished whatsoever in the past 10 months.

“In my return fight, I want my world title back.