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Khabib Nurmagomedov Hopes for Conor McGregor's Redemption, but Warns of Looming Reckoning: "This Is Punishment"
NEW YORK, AUG 3 – Nurmagomedov says McGregor must change his lifestyle to inspire others and notes McGregor recently rejoined UFC drug testing ahead of a possible comeback.
- Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Conor McGregor by submission in their UFC 229 main event in 2018, sparking a post-fight brawl in Nevada.
- The intense rivalry followed McGregor's controversial behavior and legal issues, including a 2024 civil sexual assault case and a 2021 leg injury.
- Nurmagomedov recently spoke openly about McGregor's struggles, calling them a punishment for reckless actions but expressed hope for his redemption through faith and lifestyle change.
- He stated, "this is punishment, but Allah always gives the chance to come back," and urged McGregor to change to positively influence others.
- Nurmagomedov's statements suggest that while McGregor's returns remain uncertain, there is room for personal growth and reconciliation beyond their heated history.
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Khabib believes McGregor can ‘come back’ and ‘change many lives with him’
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Khabib Nurmagomedov om McGregor: ”Han har fortfarande en chans”
Khabib Nurmagomedov vill inte ens nämna Conor McGregors namn. Men trots den infekterade rivaliteten tror UFC-legendaren att irländaren har en chans att förändra sitt liv och samtidigt inspirera andra. Khabib Nurmagomedov. Foto via Instagram Under de senaste åren har Conor McGregor allt oftare hamnat i rampljuset av helt fel skäl. Det senaste bakslaget kom i form av ett civilrättsligt domslut i Dublin, där han fälldes som skyldig till sexuella öv…
Khabib Nurmagomedov Believes Conor McGregor Can Still Change and Inspire Others
Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov (Photo by Getty Images) Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov is still the biggest rivalry in fighting. There was real hate, big hype, and everyone was watching. But now Khabib sounds different. He’s not talking trash anymore. He says he hopes McGregor can turn his life around. Not for fame or fighting, but just to be a better person. Talking to Miftaah Institute, Nurmagomedov believes McGregor still has ti…
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