Khabib Slams McGregor Over ‘Scam’ Claim as Feud Erupts

A quiet week shifted sharply when Conor McGregor tossed a fresh claim toward Khabib Nurmagomedov, accusing him of cashing in on “his late father’s name” to push digital papakha collectibles. The Irishman’s words spread like wildfire, and honestly, you could feel the tension rising long before Khabib answered.

And when the Dagestani great finally responded, the tone was icy. He called McGregor a “liar,” doubling down on the belief that the former champion keeps trying to stain his name years after their infamous UFC 229 clash.

This feud never cooled. It just sat there, simmering, waiting for a spark. That one moment flipped everything again.

A Rivalry With History, Scars and Noise

Their story stretches beyond the Octagon. Long before Khabib submitted McGregor in what remains the most-watched bout in UFC history, the two circled each other through chaos, media jabs, and a bus attack that shocked even hardened fight fans. Gasps echoed that day inside Barclays Center, and the fallout still follows them.

McGregor has not fought in more than four years. Khabib walked away unbeaten in 2020, motivated by personal promises and the weight of loss. Yet somehow, their names still collide in headlines. Suddenly, the rivalry feels fresh again.

This time, McGregor accused him of selling digital NFT-style papakhas, then deleting the posts once fans paid. It sparked confusion because Khabib had earlier promoted what he called “exclusive digital gifts” tied to Dagestani tradition.

“You will always try to darken my name,” Khabib wrote in reply. You could sense the sting behind those words. He insisted the papakha collection was legitimate, sold out, and meaningful, not some money grab. And you could see the confidence in his message, no doubt about it.

He stressed that the papakha remains a symbol of Dagestan’s culture, a gift he believes has “real-time value.” He mentioned that fans could grab these items through Telegram, which he praised as the “greatest messaging platform in the world.” A bold line, but very Khabib.

McGregor’s Return Talk 

The Irishman recently reappeared after a social media break, saying he saw his own death during a psychedelic therapy session. Fans didn’t quite know how to react. Then came his jab at Khabib, and just like that, attention shifted again.

Their rivalry keeps pulling itself back to center stage. It may stay verbal, but the energy around it refuses to fade. For anyone following the sport, it’s a reminder that some stories never die, no matter how many years pass.