Usman Nurmagomedov has a theory about the obsession of Conor McGregor with the most famous fighting family in Russia.
The former UFC champion with double weight shared one of the most bitter rivalry in sports history with Khabib Nurmagomedov before they fought at UFC 229 in October 2018.
Of course their beef did not end with Nurmagomedov who tapped McGregor. A massive fight broke out in the cage and seven years later the two UFC legends continue to snite at each other via social media.
Recently, McGregor has always focused angry tirades aimed at Nurmagomedov, his family and teammates.
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Usman Nurmagomedov shares Conor McGregor Theory
Usman Nurmagomedov was recently in McGregor's Crosshairs when he fought in January in North -Jager Paul Hughes on PFL Champions Series 1.
The lightweight title bolt called 'Dagestan vs Ireland 2' ended with a controversial split decision gain for Nurmagomedov.
Hughes was caught on the camera with a friendly chat with Khabib after the fight that McGregor raged, who has been shooting him on social media since then.
Of course the Nurmagomedovs have also found in the shooting line of his Twitter tirades. As far as Khabib's 26-year-old cousin is concerned, McGregor's angry obsession stems with his family from the fact that he has never had the chance to avenge his most famous defeat.
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“Perhaps because Khabib kicked his A,” Nurmagomedov told MMA Fighting when tackling McGregor's recent behavior.
“He wants a rematch, but he has to live with this all his life, and his children have to live with this all his life.
“If his children will grow up when his children are 18 [years old]People will say, “Hey, your father has tried to do crazy things, but someone from Dagestan came to America and kicked your father's A -.” That's it. That's why he can't even sleep. “
“He has to live with this and pass it,” said Nurmagomedov. “All his family, all his legacy, all this is complete here. He lost to Khabib when he had to win. But the [did not] to happen. Khabib hit his face, his team, and everything he was at work [for].
'Then Khabib hit him, he [did not] Come back to fighting, even for life I think. '
What is the next step for Usman Nurmagomedov?
An immediate rematch seemed inevitable after the first fight between Nurmagomedov and Hughes.
However, Nurmagomedov claimed Bizarly that his rival had to pick up four or five victories to return to title conflicts during a post-fight MediaSchrum.
More recently, he changed his tune to a potential rematch with Hughes in 2025.
“We can do it again, why not? “If he will win one fight, we can do it again.” Nurmagomedov told MMA Junkie.
“One. Just win one fight and call my name. When he called my name for the first time, I accepted. The next time I will also accept it.
“I don't care. Everyone who deserves a title shot, I will be ready, just let me know. Location, time and date. “
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