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Conor McGregor hits out at 'dumbass' Khabib Nurmagomedov amid NFT controversy
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Conor McGregor hits out at 'dumbass' Khabib Nurmagomedov amid NFT controversy

Originally posted on MMA Weekly  |  By Joshua Ryan  |  Last updated Nov 26, 2025 9:05 PM ET

With Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov butting heads on social media, one of the most infamous feuds in MMA history has been reignited. 

The Irishman takes any opportunity to fire shots at a man many believe to be the biggest rival throughout his career. Despite fighting just once, the pair have had over a decade of history, dating back to 2015, when the noise of 'The Notorious' moving up to lightweight began to gain traction.

Since then, the heat between two of the UFC's biggest ever stars has only escalated. At any given opportunity, the legends make comments on one another's ongoing situation, whatever that may be.

That remains the case this time around amid Khabib Nurmagomedov's NFT controversy. According to reports, Khabib earned an astonishing $4.4 million in a single day by selling a digital version of his Papakha, a traditional piece of headgear worn throughout the Caucasus and other parts of Russia. After obtaining a large amount of money, many suggest that the UFC Hall of Fame inductee then essentially pulled the plug, scamming money from those in his fan base.

Upon hearing the rumors, Conor McGregor decided to respond.

"There is just no way good guy Khabib used his late father's name, as well as Dagestan's culture, to scam his fans and fire sell a bunch of digital NFTs online and then delete all of the content after they were sold, leaving his fans robbed of their money," McGregor jibed in the first of a series of now-deleted posts on X.

Similar events have unfolded with other huge-name celebrities since the rise of cryptocurrency. 

While some have full faith in the direction that digital currency is heading, others remain skeptical. Some consider it a good investment, but if all goes wrong, the entire amount of money invested in various cryptocurrencies can be slashed by a large percentage, or in some cases, lost completely, within an instant.

"There is just no way good guy do this," McGregor continued.

"What a shame and a stain on his father's name. Just wow! To scam fans using his father and his country's culture is just so low. Father's plan has now become Father's scam. Very sad."

McGregor persisted with his taunt of Khabib.

"On the opposite side of this, it was great to see Islam [Makhachev] honor his own father by putting the double world titles on his shoulders and saying, 'There is not many fathers of double world champions!' Truth..."

"Apologise this instant for using your late father's name to sell these 'gifts' that cost your fans so much of their money."

"Also, to sell something means it is not a gift, you low-IQ troglodyte. That is the direct opposite of what 'gift' means. Duh, duh, duh, dumbass."

As expected, Khabib Nurmagomedov didn't take the public lashing lightly. In a response to McGregor, the Dagestani defended his actions.

"You absolute liar," Khabib said in response. "You will always try to darken my name, after you got destroyed that night, but you will never achieve that!"

"Yes, good guys don't do that. They don't create exclusive digital gifts with real-time value that you can share with your friends and family."

"Gifts in the shape of Papakha — a hat that symbolizes the traditions and culture of the Dagestan people. Traditions and culture that are slowly walking over this world, whether you like it or not!"

As is often the case between the two, the verbal exchange didn't end there.

Khabib extended a hand to McGregor, offering him the chance to attend his drug rehabilitation center in Dagestan, Russia.

"My count is 56 former drug addicts, at my rehabilitation centers in Dagestan, that I treated," Khabib continued.

"Come to Dagestan [Conor McGregor], they'll take care of you here. Mexico didn't help you, as far as I can see."

McGregor was quick to respond, mentioning family and religion to hit back at Khabib.

"And who will I be meeting there because it won't be you," McGregor claimed. "You can't scam me with your lies."

"You tax dodging scammer on the run. Your poor family, I pray. I pray for your constant lies. I pray, I pray, I pray. While you lie. You should just be honest because Allah knows all."

This article first appeared on MMA Weekly and was syndicated with permission.

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