{"id":627529,"date":"2025-09-05T06:37:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T05:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=627529"},"modified":"2025-09-05T06:38:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T05:38:04","slug":"ufc-lightweight-reignites-hopes-of-mcgregor-vs-khabib-2-with-a-unique-proposal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/ufc-lightweight-reignites-hopes-of-mcgregor-vs-khabib-2-with-a-unique-proposal\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC Lightweight Reignites Hopes Of McGregor vs Khabib 2 With A Unique Proposal!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The UFC lightweight division is a hotbed of drama, rivalries, and unexpected alliances. Now Brazilian fighter Mauricio Ruffy has thrown a fascinating wrench into the mix by officially inviting Conor McGregor to join his corner for a future title fight against Islam Makhachev. This UFC lightweight reignited the hopes of Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov 2 through a clever backdoor approach that could give the Irishman a taste of revenge against ‘The Eagle’s’ team. <\/p>

The backstory here runs deep. McGregor and Nurmagomedov’s bitter feud reached its peak at UFC 229 in October 2018, when the Russian submitted the Irishman in the fourth round. That fight generated massive controversy, ending with a post fight brawl that spilled into the crowd and resulted in suspensions for both fighters. Khabib retired undefeated in 2020, leaving many fans wondering if they would ever see a proper resolution to their rivalry. Meanwhile, Islam Makhachev has stepped into Nurmagomedov’s shoes as the division’s dominant champion. He is training under the same team and carrying forward the Dagestan fighting tradition that frustrated McGregor so memorably.<\/p>

Mauricio Ruffy Has A Bold Vision For Conor McGregor’s Revenge<\/h2>

Mauricio Ruffy isn’t just throwing around empty invitations for attention. The 29 year old Brazilian has been making serious waves in the lightweight division since his UFC<\/a> debut. He is set to fight Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs Borralho. The Brazilian has drawn comparisons to peak McGregor with his striking style and natural charisma. Fresh off a spectacular knockout victory over King Green at UFC 313, Ruffy has openly acknowledged McGregor’s influence on his fighting development. Talking to FullSend MMA, this is what he said,<\/p>

“Conor McGregor can corner me and get his rematch with Khabib when I fight Islam Makhacev.”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

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