Khabib Nurmagomedov has shared a number of shockingly beautiful thoughts about Conor McGregor.
The legendary UFC duo was bitter rivals before they were confronted with lightweight gold in October 2018.
A fight broke out between their teams after Nurmagomedov McGregor had submitted to UFC 229.
Since then, the two men have taken sporadic swipes online and via the media.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov supports surprisingly Conor McGregor
On Saturday evening, UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov participated in a Q&A session in New York.
During the event, the retired Russian hunter leaked the date and iconic location for the collision of Islam Makhachev with Welterweight Champion Jack della Maddalena.
Nurmagomedov also shared a number of shockingly fun thoughts about Conor McGregor, despite the fact that he mentioned him by name.
“I don't want to mention his name,” started the 29-0 Russian.
“This is punishment … the best part of this is that Allah always gives the chance to come back.
“We always have the chance to come back in this world, and this is the best.
“It doesn't matter how you have been, Allah will always give you the chance to come back.
“I think he has a chance. He has to change how he lives.
“Why am I talking about this? If he is going to change, he can also change so many other lives with him.
“That is why I wish he will change himself. If he will not change, it will be punished all his life.”
Conor McGregor's comeback
Conor McGregor has not fought anymore since he broke his leg in a trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier on UFC 264 in July 2021.
The Irishman recently reintroduced the UFC test pool for medicines to bring his comeback a step closer.
McGregor shown interest on July 4, 2026 to compete on the UFC White House card.
That is far away, and only time will learn whether McGregor will ever fight again in the Octagon.