Khabib Drops NFTs, McGregor Drops Accusations: Crypto Gets Cage Fight Sequel

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The ongoing rivalry between former UFC champions Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov has once again reared its ugly head, this time with a digital twist. It seems the world of NFTs-those intangible, pixelated collectibles that are both the future of digital art and the source of much internet confusion-has been chosen as the battlefield for round two.

NFT Launch Sparks Renewed Tensions

In the blue corner, we have Khabib Nurmagomedov, the retired lightweight champion who, after hanging up his gloves (presumably to sell NFTs), has launched “Papakhas.” These aren’t your typical digital doodads, mind you; they’re inspired by the traditional Dagestani hat he wore during UFC walkouts. Not only do they represent cultural heritage, but they also represent the latest way to make money while you sleep-if you’re Khabib, that is. The NFTs, introduced on Telegram (because where else?), reportedly sold out faster than a bad joke at a UFC press conference.

But, as expected, McGregor couldn’t resist sticking his nose into the digital ring. The Irishman, who has made a career out of not holding back, questioned the legitimacy of the entire venture. Apparently, McGregor wasn’t convinced that Khabib was selling cultural treasures-he suspected a scam, because why wouldn’t he? This is the same guy who once called a bus full of UFC fighters a ‘drunken circus,’ after all.

McGregor Questions Authenticity of Khabib’s Digital Collectibles

McGregor’s skepticism deepened when promotional posts for the NFTs-those charming little images of hats and digital Dagestan-vanished from Khabib’s social media. In the McGregor-speak, this was nothing short of an international conspiracy to exploit his fans’ trust, cultural pride, and, presumably, their cryptocurrency wallets. He took to Twitter with all the subtlety of a wrecking ball, accusing Khabib of using his late father’s name and the rich culture of Dagestan to sell virtual hats, then quickly deleting all the evidence once the “fans” had been “scammed.”

“There is just no way good guy Khabib used his late father’s name, as well as Dagestan’s culture, to scam his fans and fire-sell a bunch of digital NFTs online, then delete all of the content after they were sold, leaving his fans robbed of their money? There is just no way good guy do this.”

Ah, McGregor, ever the defender of cultural integrity… and digital wallets. The removal of the promotional material seemed to be the smoking gun, leaving McGregor in high dudgeon, accusing Khabib of a trust breach so foul it could rival the worst of UFC grudge matches.

Nurmagomedov Calls Allegations Baseless

Khabib, as calm and collected as ever, dismissed McGregor’s accusations as nothing more than baseless noise. He called McGregor’s claims “fabrications,” which, coming from Khabib, sounds almost too polite. According to the retired champion, these NFTs were a legitimate celebration of Dagestani culture, not a digital ruse designed to part fans from their money. “It’s not a scam, it’s a celebration!” Khabib might as well have said, though the world may never know for sure because McGregor’s fury likely drowned out any reason.

Nurmagomedov suggested that McGregor’s attacks weren’t about NFTs at all, but rather a lingering grudge from their infamous 2018 UFC fight, which Khabib won-decisively. The real reason McGregor was getting in a tizzy, he claimed, was not cultural appropriation, but rather that McGregor’s ego couldn’t handle the idea of his own defeat in a digital marketplace.

Crypto Background Adds Another Layer

Speaking of egos, McGregor has a history with crypto that adds a delicious layer of irony to this whole saga. You see, McGregor once partnered with Real World Gaming DAO to promote a meme token, an endeavor that promised to blend cultural appeal with some form of utility. It was all very high-minded, except it didn’t really work out, leading to refunds for everyone involved. So, it’s perhaps a little rich for McGregor to now be playing the hero of digital transparency.

On the other hand, Khabib’s NFT drop reportedly sold out faster than a fighter’s paycheck after a win. Still, the questions about transparency and communication loom large in the world of digital collectibles. And as NFTs become more popular (and, frankly, more confusing), it seems like every drop could be a potential disaster waiting to happen.

As the world watches, one thing is clear: the future of NFTs-and the future of UFC feuds-will surely involve more drama, more accusations, and, hopefully, more hats. But one can only wonder: will the next UFC showdown be in the octagon, or on the blockchain? 🥊💸

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2025-11-27 21:01