Conor McGregor lashed out on social media after former President Donald Trump named McGregor's Russian rival, Khabib Nurmagomedov, as his favorite UFC fighter. McGregor called Trump's decision a 'campaign ending decision' and expressed his outrage, stating that Trump should have chosen an American fighter instead. Michael Chandler, McGregor's rival, joined the fray, criticizing McGregor for pulling out of their scheduled fight and defending Trump's choice. McGregor's insults extended to Nurmagomedov, whom he referred to in derogatory terms. Meanwhile, Trump's claims about his injuries from a previous assassination attempt were questioned, as recent photos showed no visible scars. The controversy surrounding these comments has drawn responses from both McGregor's and Nurmagomedov's camps, highlighting the ongoing animosity between the fighters.