Chuck Liddell Believes 'Khabib Is Worried About McGregor Getting Better And Beating Him'

A blockbuster rematch between Nurmagomedov and McGregor has been mooted ever since their explosive first meeting at UFC 229 back in October 2018.

But the UFC lightweight champion, who retired last October, remains reluctant to give the Irishman another shot at his title.

And the Russian's stance has aroused the suspicion of Liddell who thinks the undefeated fighter may be wary of getting beat by McGregor.

"The problem was he was tired by the third round and he had nothing left behind his punches.

"He got Khabib a little tired and he had a chance to throw and he just had nothing left to knock him out.

"So, if he can make it through those first two rounds and still have that snap he's got, he can take a shot at him.

"It doesn't seem like Khabib wants to give him a shot... and that doesn't make sense unless Khabib is worried about getting beat.

"Maybe Khabib is worried about Conor getting better and beating him, I don't know."

Nurmagomedov walked away from the UFC after defending his belt against Justin Gaethje.