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UFC star's stunning mid-fight McGregor sledge

Yahoo Sport Australia

Khabib Nurmagomedov wasn't even fighting Conor McGregor at UFC 205 but he still managed to take a mid-fight shot at the dual champion.

The No.1 contender for McGregor's lightweight title monstered Michael Johnson in New York, but his mind was clearly on the Irishman.

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UFC boss Dana White revealed during the post-fight press conference that Nurmagomedov demanded a title shot in between rounds during his fight.

Nurmagomedov talks to White in between rounds. Image: Getty
Nurmagomedov talks to White in between rounds. Image: Getty

It sounded crazy at the time, but turns out to be absolutely true.

The Russian celebrates his victory. Image: Getty
The Russian celebrates his victory. Image: Getty

A new video released by the UFC on Friday shows Nurmagomedov talking trash about McGregor to White, who was sitting just a few feet away.

"Hey, be careful. I'm gonna smash your boy," Nurmagomedov said to White between rounds.

"Just get through this first," White responded.

Should McGregor be worried? Image: Getty
Should McGregor be worried? Image: Getty

Nurmagomedov then turned his attention back to Johnson as he pummelled him on the ground.

"You have to give up. I need to fight for the title. You know this. I deserve it," Nurmagomedov said in between blows.

After the fight Nurmagomedov called McGregor a 'chicken' and promised to smash the Irishman if they ever got into the cage together.