Conor McGregor Faces Backlash After Altercation with Khabib Nurmagomedov Fan

The UFC star allegedly spat on a fan who shouted support for his rival, reigniting concerns over his behavior and mental health.

Conor McGregor was filmed confronting and allegedly spitting on a fan who chanted support for his rival Khabib Nurmagomedov at a Las Vegas venue.
The fan reportedly provoked McGregor by shouting 'Let’s go Khabib,' leading to the Irishman approaching him and declaring, 'I spit in your face. What you do? Nothing.'
Some, like former fighter Jake Shields, defended McGregor's actions, while others criticized him for escalating the situation unnecessarily.
The incident has reignited concerns about McGregor's mental state, with analysts suggesting lingering effects from his 2018 loss to Nurmagomedov may still haunt him.
McGregor’s ongoing controversies, including a recent racial slur against Nurmagomedov, have drawn widespread criticism and raised questions about his future in the UFC.