Conor McGregor still considers himself UFC champion despite Khabib Nurmagomedov defeat

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Conor McGregor still considers himself the UFC lightweight champion - because the belt was not wrapped round Khabib Nurmagomedov's waist when the rivals fought in 2018.

Nurmagomedov choked out McGregor in the fourth round to bring a temporary end to their bitter rivalry, but the ensuing riot in the Octagon meant the champion was not presented with his belt.

But despite Nurmagomedov holding the title before he clashed with McGregor, the Irishman insists he remains its true claimant. "I am the champion, the unified champion was never crowned that time in October 2018; Khabib fled the cage and left me fighting with his family members," he told ESPN. "The post fight ceremony never took place so I still feel I'm the champion and I'll go in and