Conor McGregorโs hatred for Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably never fade. Subsequently, it now draws in collaterals. Big-time MMA fan and ex-POTUS Donald Trump included! The 78-year-old yet again conformed to โEagleโ being his favorite MMA fighter. โNotoriousโ just couldnโt digest it and went off, only forย Michael Chandlerย to come to the rescue.
In the wake of his assassination attempt,ย while addressing a signature Republican campaign rally nearย Butler, Pennsylvania, Conor McGregor had even praised Trump. Mere days later, that sentiment is in ruins. Trump praised the Dagestani in a Kick stream with Adin Ross, and โMystic Macโ blasted the ex-POTUS. While Chandler had come to the rescue, now he is settling into a new truth after their banter.
Nevermind guysโฆI think itโs time I finally admit the fight is off. Heโs still in stage 2 of the 7 of grief pertaining to his career being over. Figured heโd be closer to 5 by now. Godspeed @TheNotoriousMMA.
Michael Chandler via X (@MikeChandlerMMA)
Trump has labeled Khabib as his favorite fighter many times. Chandler didnโt appreciate McGregorโs diss; it consequently sparked a back-and-forth. Consequently, it didnโt go well for the American lightweight. Check out the exchanges below:
While he ripped the โcampaign-ending decisionโ of choosing Nurmagomedov as his No. 1 fighter, the buck did not stop. He also ripped โIronโ Chandler as a โbroke begging ars*wipeโ for coming to his defense. Chandler finally came to terms with this being a โNotoriousโ tantrum and that he was probably not ready for a fight.
Conor McGregor warns a switch-up; Michael Chandler catches a stray
In a sit down withย Jim Nortonย andย Matt Serraย onย UFC Unfiltered years back, Donald Trump had first mentioned his liking for the Dagestani icon. The duo even met in a historic face-to-face ringside during UFC 302, Live from Prudential Center in Newark.
When Trump once again mentioned Nurmagomedov as his No. 1, โMystic Macโ wasted no time hitting back at the abysmal choice. The fallout of this saw Michael Chandler admitting that his attention was splintered elsewhere.
McGregor, 36, was to return for the UFC 303 PPV headliner against Chandler in June. While top brass is reluctant to bill a next fight unless he is healthy again, he says December is the date. However, with plans against Chandler falling out of place, the Irishman threatens with a new option.
? lol ok lil bro. Swapped out handy. @BlessedMMA what you at December? The real BMF, you know.
Conor McGregor in a since deleted tweet
His callout to Max Holloway wonโt fall flat. โBlessedโ currently fights for the 145-pound title at UFC 308, Live from Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on October 26. He first faced the Dubliner at UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen and has been trading barbs ever since.
Meanwhile, top bill title challenger Arman Tsarukyan continued his tirade on low-IQ lightweight Michael Chandler. The Armenian star had long postulated that McGregor vs. Chandler wonโt happen. Serving a NAC-imposed year ban himself, Tsarukyan and Chandler might be the build-up to make if this goes on further.