Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov intense video footage surfaces

08/11/2024 05:42 PM

Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov have been embroiled in a deep rivalry, and recent footage further proves that.

When the two icons met inside the cage, Khabib was the newly crowned UFC lightweight king after capturing the vacant strap. McGregor was the opposite, coming back from a two year octagon layoff in hopes of recapturing gold that was once his.

It seems with each passing month, Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov's rivalry worsens. While it's old footage, UFC released a video from their fight in 2018.

Fans now get to witness what was said during the intense moments in-between rounds. The video shows a tired McGregor being consoled and pushed by his head coach, John Kavanagh. On the other side of the cage, we see Khabib accompanied by long-term friend and training partner Islam Makhachev.

'The Eagle' stares down his opponent before muttering the words 'f***ing b*tch'. The noise in the arena grew but the dejected Irishman sat and listened to his corners advice — instead of being a great showman as he often is.

Check out the brief but thrilling video of Conof McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov below.

What's next for Conor McGregor?

Despite promises of his return, Conor McGregor hasn't competed under the UFC banner in over three years.

'The Notorious' last made the walk to the octagon in a trilogy clash against Dustin Poirier. The bout was cut short when the former two-division UFC champion horrifically broke his leg.

Since then, all eyes have been on a potential comeback for the Dublin native. Rumors began heating up and a potential fight date was confirmed for a Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler matchup.

Unfortunately for fans, this still hasn't come to fruition and doubts continue to surround the fight. At 36, time isn't on the side of McGregor and it's unclear whether he'll step into the octagon in the future.