Why ‘Stupid’ Conor McGregor is Obsessed With Nurmagomedov Family

Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov have probably the most bitter and personal rivalry in combat sports history. Despite the two having shared the Octagon almost seven years ago and the Russian being the resounding winner, the hatchet is still yet to be buried between them and the beef is now as aggressive and personal as it ever has been.

Many MMA fighters, analysts and fans believe that the downward spiral McGregor has been on both inside and outside of the UFC Octagon is because of the nature of his loss to ‘The Eagle.’ Despite controversy in his personal life being somewhat normal to many at this point, prior to facing Khabib, it wasn’t, hence his downfall regularly being credited to Nurmagomedov.

The Nurmagomedov family are by far the most high-level and dominant force in MMA right now and Khabib’s cousin, Usman, who is the current PFL lightweight champion, has discussed in a recent interview McGregor’s obsession and constant jibes at his family and has even given a specific reason when asked why the Irishman still has such a firm focus on the Russians.

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Loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov Still Haunts Conor McGregor

Usman Nurmagomedov believes Khabib’s reluctance to give McGregor a rematch will live with him forever

Usman Nurmagomedov believes that Conor McGregor’s relentless personal obsession with the Nurmagomedov family is down to the fact that Khabib defeated him at UFC 229 and will not give him a rematch.

‘The Eagle’ completely dominated McGregor at UFC 229 in the biggest fight in UFC history, taking him down multiple times and breaking him with ground and pound and subsequently finishing him via submission in the fourth round. In a recent interview with MMA Fighting, cousin of Khabib and PFL lightweight champion, Usman, revealed that McGregor’s loss to Khabib is something his children will have to deal with for the rest of their lives.

Usman’s explanation for McGregor’s obsession may seem personal and potentially a step too far to mention his children, however, it is worth remembering just how personal the Irishman has gone in his attacks on the Nurmagomedov family over the years. ‘The Notorious’ has launched several racist remarks at Khabib and his wife and has regularly attacked his children and the late, Abdulmanap, Khabib’s father.

Usman also went on to say the following to MMA Fighting:

It is fair to say that the beef between McGregor and the Nurmagomedov family will not be hashed out any time soon.

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