Conor McGregor may be the money fight in the UFC, but there are many reasons why a rematch with Khabib wont happen.

The Eagle submitted McGregor in the fourth round of their hugely tense UFC 229 bout in October 2018.

Although the Irishman and Dana White want to see that rematch, here are three reasons why it wont happen this year.

1. Khabib v Tony Ferguson

The lightweight champion already has a huge fight on his hands against Tony Ferguson in April.

El Cucuy is tipped by many to be the man to beat the Russian, meaning McGregor is the furthest thing from Khabibs mind right now.

Ferguson is hoping to spoil McGregors plans by defeating the 28-0 champion who has been dubbed the greatest lightweight of all time.

2. Ramadan

Five days after Khabibs huge bout with Ferguson is the start of the Islam tradition, Ramadan.

This is a time of spiritual reflection, self-improvement and heightened devotion and worship for Muslims.

Ramadan involves huge periods of fasting and most people eat before dawn and not again until after sunset, which would hinder Khabibs training for a fight.

3. Lack of interest

Khabib repeatedly insisted he wants McGregor to earn a rematch following his decisive victory in 2018.

The Russian recently claimed he wouldnt fight the Irishman for 100 million, reiterating that money doesnt motivate him.

Whether Dana White can convince Khabib is another thing but if it was down to the Russian the rematch wont happen in 2020.

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