McGregor took to social media to ask organizers to set up a fight with Nasukawa, 20, apparently keen on a lucrative payday similar to the one enjoyed by boxer Floyd Mayweather when he destroyed the Japanese fighter in two minutes in a New Year’s Eve exhibition boxing bout that netted him a reported $9 million.

Nasukawa has heeded McGregor’s call, responding on social media by saying that he would be willing to make it happen – with one caveat.

Firstly thanking McGregor for remembering his name – after the MMA star had previously referred to him as 'Jackie Chan' – the kickboxing ace added:

“I’m honored that you would even consider fighting me. 58kg, kickboxing rules would probably get us in the ring sometime in the near future.”