McGregor's Racial Tweet Escalates Feud with Khabib

Conor McGregor reignited his longstanding rivalry with Khabib Nurmagomedov by posting a racially charged and slur-filled tweet that was quickly deleted. The tweet, which targeted Nurmagomedov's family and culture, has drawn widespread backlash from the MMA community, including criticism from former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling and fellow Irish fighter Paul Hughes. McGregor's tirade appears to have been provoked by Hughes' remarks distancing himself from McGregor and expressing respect for Nurmagomedov. Khabib responded by calling Hughes a 'true Irishman' and condemning McGregor, further escalating tensions. The feud, stemming from their 2018 UFC 229 fight, continues to be marked by intense personal attacks and cultural insults. Despite deleting the tweet, McGregor's actions have been met with significant public and community disapproval.