The UFC could schedule a rematch between Rocky Balboa and Thunderlips in the Octagon – fans of “Rocky III” know what we’re talking about – and it wouldn’t match the hype and anticipation of the combat sports event of the year: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor for the lightweight championship at UFC 229 on October 6 in Las Vegas.

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In a rarity, McGregor is an MMA underdog as he’s +145 with Khabib at -175. McGregor remains the most popular fighter in the sport and only gained in popularity when he took on unbeaten boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. (McGregor was a sizable underdog there) in a boxing ring last August. McGregor, in his pro boxing debut, surprised many with his very respectable performance against an all-time great, losing by 10th-round knockout.

It was so competitive that many thought the two would fight again, and you can still find odds up at some sportsbooks on a potential rematch.