Khabib Nurmagomedov’s former coach Javier Mendez wants to see Conor McGregor back in the UFC cage, but only so he can watch him lose once more.
McGregor and Nurmagomedov were fierce rivals and faced off in 2018, with McGregor losing in the fourth round by submission.
Nurmagomedov ultimately retired undefeated while the Irishman continues to threaten a comeback despite last appearing in the ring in 2021, losing his trilogy rematch to Dustin Poirier.
A return at UFC 300 has been mooted for the summer, and speaking to Casino Alpha, Mendez explained what he wanted, predicting he would fight Michaal Chandler upon his return.
He said: “I think McGregor-Chandler happens because Conor’s too much of a fighter not to fight again.
“I'd love to see him fight, but I'd love to see him lose too. I'd like to see him fight because I'd like to see him lose because I don't think he's a good person.
“He brought pain to a lot of people and hit my nerves when he said 'father evil covid good’. He was referencing Khabib's father. The whole world suffered through covid.
“F-you, McGregor. All the tragedy felt throughout the world, I don't care who you are, you can't say that sort of thing. How could he say that, what if he lost his whole family because of covid? That one right there made me speak against him. I'd love to see Chandler-Conor get made because I'd love to see him lose.”
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