Conor McGregor claims Khabib Nurmagomedov has 'done nothing' in MMA, puts himself above Jon Jones
Conor McGregor sparks controversy ahead of his UFC return by dismissing the legacies of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jon Jones.
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Conor McGregor has launched a series of critiques against fellow fighters, claiming Khabib Nurmagomedov has 'done nothing' in MMA. McGregor also positioned himself above Jon Jones in his recent comments.
Coverage from CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, Bloody Elbow, and MMA Mania emphasizes that these remarks are part of a larger rant occurring prior to McGregor's return to the UFC. Some reports describe the outburst as a 'crybaby rant' involving mentions of injuries and court cases.
Attention now turns to McGregor's upcoming UFC return and the reactions from the athletes he targeted.
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Quick answers
What did Conor McGregor say about Khabib Nurmagomedov?
According to CBS Sports, McGregor claimed that Nurmagomedov has 'done nothing' in MMA.
Who else did McGregor target in his remarks?
Coverage from Sports Illustrated and CBS Sports indicates that McGregor also blasted and put himself above Jon Jones.
When did these comments occur?
The reports were published on July 8, 2026, ahead of McGregor's return to the UFC.
Coverage (6)
- ‘What the f**k!’: The wild McGregor moment that sparked UFC’s greatest grudge match Fox Sports · 6h ago
- Conor McGregor reverts to his old ways, buries Khabib in crybaby rant about injuries and court cases MMA Mania · 6h ago
- Who is going to #ufc... Verdict MMA · 6h ago
- Conor McGregor tears into Khabib Nurmagomedov in epic rant ahead of UFC return Bloody Elbow · 6h ago
- Conor McGregor Blasts Jon Jones, Khabib Ahead Of UFC Return Sports Illustrated · 6h ago
- Conor McGregor claims Khabib Nurmagomedov has 'done nothing' in MMA, puts himself above Jon Jones CBS Sports · 6h ago
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