UFC: Connor McGregor’s Tweets Get Harsh Replies From Khabib Nurmagomedov

KEY POINTS

The recently concluded UFC 249 was considered as a success
Connor McGregor once again let out a hostile rant on Twitter against his opponents
Khabib Nurmagomedov referenced UFC 229 as a response to Connor McGregor's tweets

The success of UFC 249 was heralded around the world, as Dana White and his team were able to pull off a major sporting event despite the global pandemic. While the fight card put on a show, the development on Twitter regarding Connor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov has taken the spotlight.

It all prompted after UFC 249 had a five-round classic between Justin Gaethje and Tony Ferguson. It was a brutal TKO victory by Gathje that caught the attention of everyone, as it was one of the main highlights of the event.

The affair saw Ferguson fall to a loss for the first time since 2012 and left the arena with a broken orbital bone.

The fight gave everyone a taste of competitive fighting ever since the precautionary measures were implemented worldwide for COVID-19. This ensued a series of polarizing ideas but none as controversial as McGregor’s thoughts on Twitter. The iconic fighter let out a barrage of hostile tweets towards Gaethje and known rival Nurmagomedov.

The fans make the sport!
Watching the other night I was against going in without them. But it will be my fucking pleasure to display the power I possess with zero background noise for them.
Its me and Justin next as khabib is the biggest bottle fighter in the game.
Guarantee it.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 11, 2020

Justin, there is no danger in a man that hugs legs, we all know. Try and dance around what the real threat is here all you want.
I am going to fucking butcher you.
Your teeth. I’m going to put them on a fucking necklace.
Speak on my skills as a father?
You are fucking dead.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 11, 2020

It was an all-out rant from the Notorious One, as he did not filter any words when it came to his thoughts about Nurmagomedov.

Khabib you absolute embarrassment. Scurrying, hiding rat as usual. As I have said many times. As has been seen many times. Through the pane of glass it was confirmed what was always known.
“No comment” lol.
An embarrassment to real fighting.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 11, 2020

This behavior doesn’t come as a surprise from McGregor given his history with trash talking and altercations outside the octagon. It has become one of the more heated rivalries in the sport as McGregor and Nurmagomedov had clashes even outside the confines of the cage.

In one of the more infamous moments in UFC history, a brawl ensued right after Nurmagomedov defeated McGregor back in 2018.

Despite these threatening words from McGregor, Nurmagomedov did not back down. He responded to Twitter by using McGregor’s words against him.

Yes, we remember you, you was so nice that night, be same, don’t be fake. pic.twitter.com/SOcLb5jjKX
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) May 11, 2020

Hug legs? Have you forgot how I knock you down, or you typing tweets drunk? Beat you in striking, parts you up in wrestling, absolutely destroy you in grappling, Made you grab air with your hands, and at the end you gave up. last one, don’t forget your words ‘it’s only business’
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) May 12, 2020

You don’t like legs? pic.twitter.com/zt6C9hT8o6
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) May 12, 2020

The Russian referenced photos of their UFC 229 matchup where McGregor was seen defeated and unable to continue. Their fight featured Nurmagomedov outperforming and unveiling a flurry of strikes on McGregor.

It will be interesting to see how the UFC will move forward with these two athletes going back and forth against each other.