Conor McGregor Faces Backlash for Racist Tirade Against Khabib Nurmagomedov
The former UFC champion's deleted tweet reignites a long-standing feud, drawing criticism for inflammatory remarks about Nurmagomedov's family and heritage.
- Conor McGregor posted and quickly deleted a tweet targeting Khabib Nurmagomedov with racial slurs and insults about his family and Dagestani heritage.
- The tweet included a provocative $100 million offer for a rematch, despite Nurmagomedov's retirement from MMA in 2021.
- McGregor's comments drew condemnation from figures in the MMA community, with some calling for him to seek professional help for his behavior.
- Nurmagomedov and his team have not officially responded, but his manager and others criticized McGregor, highlighting his past defeats and personal struggles.
- The incident has further strained McGregor's public image, which has been marred by controversies since his loss to Nurmagomedov in 2018.