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Khabib Recasts 2018 McGregor Win as 'My Vacation' in Rare Public Reflection

Speaking in New York, he said grudges belong inside the cage for pay, not in the streets.

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.