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Conor McGregor Ends Hiatus, Reignites War of Words with Khabib Nurmagomedov Over Papakha Auction

The most significant rivalry in MMA history is back in the spotlight. Fresh off a self-described mental and spiritual reset. Conor McGregor has returned to social media swinging aiming once again at longtime nemesis Khabib Nurmagomedov.

On Wednesday morning, the former two-division UFC champion unleashed a series of posts on X targeting Nurmagomedov. Accusing the retired lightweight great of “scamming fans” with a recent online auction of signed Papakha headwear, the traditional hat that became a staple of Khabib’s walkout look throughout his UFC career.

McGregor (22–6 MMA, 10–4 UFC) going after Nurmagomedov (29–0 MMA, 13–0 UFC) is nothing new.