McGregor was interested in the fight against Chimaev

Irish mixed style fighter (MMA) Conor McGregor admitted that he is interested in a duel against a Swede of Chechen origin Khamzat Chimaev. Post available in Twitter.

The 33-year-old Irishman reacted to the statement of Nate Diaz, who refused a potential fight against the Chechen. The American harshly admitted that Chimaev could become McGregor’s first rival after the latter returned to the Absolute Fighting Championship (UFC) octagon.

“No problem, bitch,” McGregor commented on Diaz’s statement. In the comments to the post, Chimaev left approving emoticons.

The head of the UFC, Dana White, in turn, noted that he was counting on the fight between Chimaev and Diaz. The Chechen fighter has repeatedly challenged the stars of the organization, including McGregor, to a duel.

On account of Chimaev four victories in four fights within the UFC. McGregor is recovering from an injury he sustained against Dustin Poirier in July. The return of the Irishman is expected in the spring of 2022.