Khabib refutes McGregor's accusations of tarnishing his own father's name.

Khabib responds to McGregor's accusations. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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The rivalry between Conor McGregor e Khabib NurmagomedovEven years after their historic UFC fight, the feud has resurfaced outside the octagon. This time, the trigger was an accusation made by the Irishman on social media, involving the use of Khabib's father's name in a digital campaign related to the sale of virtual items.

After a period away from the internet, McGregor reappeared in recent days and quickly reignited old provocations. In a post that surpassed millions of views, the former UFC champion suggested that Nurmagomedov had taken advantage of the image of the late Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov and the culture of Dagestan to profit from the sale of digital "gifts," which were allegedly taken down after being sold.

There is just no way good guy khabib used his late fathers name, as well as Dagestan's culture, to scam his fans and fire sell a bunch of digital NFT's online and then delete all of the content after they were sold, leaving his fans robbed of their money?

There is just no way…

Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) November 26, 2025

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Khabib didn't take long to respond. In a firm tone, the former lightweight champion denied any wrongdoing and called McGregor a liar. According to the Dagestani fighter, the items in question were made available exclusively through Telegram and were not part of a scam, but a cultural event involving the traditional papakha, a typical hat from the region.

“You’ve been trying to tarnish my name ever since that night it was destroyed, but you won’t succeed. Good people create unique digital gifts with real-time value to be shared with friends and family,” Khabib wrote, defending the initiative.

You absolute liar

You will always try to darken my name, after you got destroyed that night, but you will never achieve that!

Yes, good guys don't do that.

They don't create exclusive digital gifts with real time value, that you can share with your friends and family.

Gifts…

Khabib Nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) November 26, 2025

The response, however, did not end the discussion. McGregor attacked again, questioning the use of the word "gift" and accusing his rival of emotionally exploiting his own father's name. The Irishman raised his voice and resorted to personal provocations, maintaining the hostile atmosphere that has marked their rivalry.

Apologize this instant for using your late father's name to sell these “gifts” that cost your fans so much of their money.

Also to sell something means it is not a gift you low iq troglodyte!

That is the direct opposite of what “gift” means.

Duh duh duh dumbass hahaha…

Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) November 26, 2025

Khabib announces the end of the digital campaign.

Hours after the exchange of barbs, Khabib returned to social media to officially announce the end of the digital campaign. According to him, all available units were sold, and the initiative ended as planned.

"The auction has ended and all the papakhas have been sold. Thank you to everyone who participated and trusted in this exclusive gift, designed to be shared with someone you love. Everything happened via Telegram," the former champion posted.

The auction has ended and all Papakha's been sold!

Appreciate everyone who participated in it, and become a holder of this great and exclusive digital gift, gift with value, that you can share with your friends and loved ones.

Thank you for your trust!

Only on Telegram pic.twitter.com/d2cIPhdMJX

Khabib Nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) November 26, 2025

So far, McGregor has not responded to Khabib's final announcement. Still, the episode reinforces a point already known to MMA fans: when the names of Conor McGregor e Khabib Nurmagomedov Even when they cross paths, even far from the cage, the atmosphere remains volatile, regardless of whether there's a fight card, weigh-in, or belt on the line.