Conor McGregor isn’t going to let the meat die.
The previous two-division UFC champion exploded on social media Monday after U.S. presidential nominee Donald Trump named Khabib Nurmagomedov as his favourite fighter throughout an interview with gaming streamer Adin Ross. In a barrage of offended posts, McGregor known as the previous Republican nominee’s reply a “stunning” and “marketing campaign ending choice” that “received’t go unnoticed on the [UFC] roster,” arguing that Trump ought to’ve picked an American fighter slightly than the Dagestan-born former light-weight champion.
McGregor’s whole meltdown might be seen under.
Marketing campaign ending choice. A smelly fats mountain monkey from the inbred mountains of Dagestan is your favourite UFC (AMERICAN COMPANY) fighter? Wow. Abysmal. https://t.co/FB96gtkuEs
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 6, 2024
I used to be really mistaken. Couple hundred million he’s value. Not multi B. I might have thought USA ONLY can be the mentality right here and what I might wish to see out of my president, personally. To choose a retired inbred fighter from Dagestan Russia who has 3 fundamental occasions solely to his… https://t.co/kWn5BkkWHC
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 6, 2024
McGregor, 36, and Nurmagomedov, 35, after all have loads of historical past with each other.
The 2 former champs collided in an October 2018 grudge match at UFC 229 that continues to be the most important pay-per-view occasion in MMA historical past, drawing greater than 2 million buys. After an unpleasant lead-up that included McGregor infamously smashing a bus window with a dolly, Nurmagomedov dominated the Irishman en path to a fourth-round submission stoppage.
Afterward, with the dangerous blood nonetheless simmering, Nurmagomedov leapt over the cage and ignited a wild brawl with McGregor’s cornermen and group.
Whereas Nurmagomedov retired in 2020 as an undefeated UFC champion, McGregor ostensibly continues to battle on. The controversial Irishman has dropped two of his three bouts within the years for the reason that Nurmagomedov loss, and just lately withdrew from a scheduled contest in opposition to Michael Chandler at UFC 303 after struggling a damaged pinky toe.
Chandler continues to attend on the sidelines for the McGregor bout, which is predicted to be re-booked in late 2024. So unsurprisingly, the American couldn’t assist however chime in Monday.
Cease it…. @TheNotoriousMMA . If you happen to had half the balls that DT had you’d have proven up June twenty ninth. As an alternative you’re regular strolling, beer chuggin’ Austin 3:16 model at an area battle present/motorbike rally in South Dakota, a RED, 100% #maga state by the way in which.
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) August 6, 2024
Bro he doesn’t even know who the fuck you might be lol. He most likely thinks you’re a little broke begging arsewipe
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 6, 2024
He does @TheNotoriousMMA . However that’s neither right here nor there. Right here’s the deal – I beat your ass in December…I guess my whole profession on it. Finish the yr again flipping over your lifeless physique on the canvas.
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) August 6, 2024
My man, it was an abysmal selection for fighter. Be actual with your self, please. Horrific! And sure I stay up for December! It was going to be huge bear initially for my camp however now it is going to be Colorado Springs as an alternative! Higher amenities. The place the US Olympic athletes practice! I…
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 6, 2024
