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Conor McGregor asserts he is the all-time No. 1 in MMA, says Khabib Nurmagomedov has 'done nothing' in the sport, dismisses Georges St-Pierre, and believes he could beat Jon Jones ahead of UFC 329.
Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett in a five‑round UFC 324 war to become the first two‑time interim UFC lightweight champion. Islam Makhachev criticized the main event on X, while Khabib Nurmagomedov congratulated Gaethje, with both in attendance as Umar Nurmagomedov won on the undercard. Gaethje now contemplates a potential title‑unification bout with Ilia Topuria, and hinted retirement could follow that clash.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reflected on his dominant victory over Conor McGregor at UFC 229, describing it as a personal vacation and emotional moment, which led to him jumping over the cage and a subsequent brawl. He acknowledged the intensity of the moment and expressed uncertainty about his actions, emphasizing the emotional nature of the event.
Islam Makhachev, preparing for UFC 322's welterweight title fight, has shockingly stated that he will retire whenever Khabib Nurmagomedov advises him to do so, highlighting Khabib's influential role in his career and future plans to stay at welterweight.
Khabib Nurmagomedov, the former UFC lightweight champion, reflects on how the death of his father and coach, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, in 2020 due to COVID-19, profoundly impacted his MMA career, leading to his retirement after a single fight post-tragedy, despite initially intending to continue fighting.
Ronda Rousey criticizes MMA fans for mistreating legends and claims Khabib Nurmagomedov is uniquely respected because he retired at his peak, unlike others who are vilified after leaving the sport. She discusses the culture of retiring undefeated and the passing of the torch, while also expressing her own reluctance to return to UFC events due to feeling vilified. Dana White has invited her back, but her comments suggest she may not attend soon.
Khabib Nurmagomedov was removed from a flight after a misunderstanding with staff, with his coach claiming the security guard was disrespectful and recognized Nurmagomedov, leading to accusations of racial profiling.
Retired UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov hopes his former rival Conor McGregor will change his lifestyle after a series of legal issues, emphasizing that it's not too late for redemption and urging him to make positive changes to avoid lifelong punishment.
Khabib Nurmagomedov surprisingly expressed supportive thoughts about Conor McGregor during a Q&A, emphasizing the possibility of redemption and change, despite their past rivalry and conflicts. McGregor, who has been out of competition since 2021 due to injury, is preparing for a potential UFC return, with his future fights still uncertain.
Khabib Nurmagomedov, retired undefeated MMA fighter, states that a comeback would require at least six months of intense preparation due to his rigorous training routine and focus, making a quick return unlikely.
Khabib Nurmagomedov claims that UFC President Dana White was instrumental in fueling the intense rivalry with Conor McGregor, including the infamous bus incident, and reflects on the natural development of their fight, which he dominated at UFC 229. Nurmagomedov also discusses the current lack of rivalries matching that level of excitement in UFC.
Khabib Nurmagomedov expressed support and admiration for Jon Jones following his UFC retirement, acknowledging his status as one of the greatest fighters despite controversies, while the UFC heavyweight division prepares for new champion Tom Aspinall.
Nazim Sadykhov extended his undefeated MMA streak to 12 fights with a knockout win at UFC Baku, where he also set his sights on surpassing Khabib Nurmagomedov's legendary 29-fight winning streak, aiming for a 30-fight undefeated run before retiring.
Dana White expressed regret that UFC legends Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier retired when they still had potential to compete, and he wishes Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall could face off, though Jones's possible retirement and a petition to strip his title have complicated matters.
Tony Ferguson proposes settling his long-standing UFC rivalry with Khabib Nurmagomedov by coaching against each other on The Ultimate Fighter, after five failed fight attempts, and also praises Islam Makhachev as a superior wrestler.