UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov shared surprisingly nice thoughts about Conor McGregor during a Q&A session in New York. Despite refusing to mention McGregor by name, Nurmagomedov expressed support for the Irishman’s comeback and encouraged him to change his ways.
The 29-0 Russian fighter spoke about the importance of giving people second chances and emphasized that Allah always provides an opportunity for redemption. He believes McGregor has a chance to change his life and suggested that he can also help others in doing so.
Nurmagomedov’s comments come after McGregor recently re-entered the UFC drug testing pool, taking a crucial step towards making his comeback official. However, it remains to be seen whether McGregor will ever fight again, with his next bout potentially taking place on the UFC White House card in 2026.
Source: https://bloodyelbow.com/2025/08/03/khabib-nurmagomedov-puts-aside-bitter-rivalry-to-back-conor-mcgregor-in-surprisingly-supportive-message