Overview
- Khabib Nurmagomedov told a New York Q&A that beating Conor McGregor at UFC 229 felt like a holiday, calling the experience “my vacation.”
- He emphasized that personal disputes should be settled under sanctioned rules, saying you get paid to fight in the cage but risk jail outside it.
- He reiterated the UFC 229 outcome from October 6, 2018, when he submitted McGregor in the fourth round in Las Vegas.
- He acknowledged the chaotic aftermath, noting he jumped the fence toward Dillon Danis and that the ensuing melee led to multiple suspensions.
- He claimed UFC CEO Dana White helped fuel the rivalry and added that he hopes McGregor can change his lifestyle, saying there is always a chance to come back.