Over the years, the UFC community has witnessed several intriguing rivalries. Among these, the heated feud between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor stands out as one of the most significant in the company’s history. Recently, it appears that this exciting rivalry has been reignited. As such, Russian MMA and Irish MMA representatives are engaging in a back-and-forth exchange once again.
A few days ago, Khabib ‘The Eagle’ Nurmagomedov made some interesting comments about Irish MMA fighters. The former undisputed UFC lightweight champion appeared to criticize the lack of prominent stars representing Irish MMA. While Khabib acknowledged Bellator star Paul Hughes and UFC star Conor McGregor as two of the few Irish MMA superstars, his statements seemed to upset both fighters.
Following Khabib’s statement about Irish MMA, there was a wave of criticism. In addition to Hughes and McGregor, several other non-Irish fighters expressed their disagreement with Khabib’s remarks. However, unlike the non-Irish fighters, the Irish MMA athletes appeared to take a harsher stance. Initially, Hughes responded with derogatory comments directed at the former undisputed UFC lightweight champion.
Looks like the Dagestani-Irish beef is getting real
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Interestingly, along with jabs directed at Khabib Nurmagomedov, Hughes also appeared to target his upcoming opponent, Usman Nurmagomedov. Specifically, the 27-year-old Irish MMA fighter brought up his rival’s history of failed drug tests and suspensions. In the aftermath, fight fans and onlookers reacted quite strongly to the situation.
Fight fans react to the ongoing exchanges between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Irish MMA stars
The rivalry between Dagestani and Irish fighters primarily stems from the infamous clash between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor. Their fight was fueled by deep personal grudges, leading to several brawls that erupted during this iconic rivalry. Currently, this tension appears to have been passed on to the next generation of fighters.
Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov fight (Image via Imago)Paul Hughes is a rising star in the MMA world and is currently set to face Usman Nurmagomedov, who is the cousin of Khabib. However, just a few days before their fight, Hughes has been drawing attention by highlighting Usman’s past controversies while also mocking Khabib, creating a spectacle for fans. Check out some of the reactions below.
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Interestingly, one netizen pointed out that due to doping violations, Russian fighters often find their MMA careers cut short. Notably, Khabib Nurmagomedov retired at the age of 32. Similarly, the current UFC lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev’s future in MMA might also finish soon, as indicated by his team.
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