Conor McGregor calls out

Nurmagomedov’s coach Javier Mendez has claimed that his fighter could be tempted to return, with the prospect of a monumental payout resulting from a fight with McGregor potentially leaving the Russian unable to turn down the opportunity.

Mendez also suggested that Nurmagomedov may opt against a final bout if his mother is against the idea.

McGregor said: “If he’s retired and that’s it, I wish him well.

“It is what it is, but I am who I am and I am at the top, so time will show.”