It appears that MMA superstar Conor McGregor has unfollowed the UFC’s official Instagram account, just days after the promotion released previously unmuted footage from his 2018 fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov.
The UFC’s decision to share these never-before-heard clips, which were released on McGregor’s birthday, seems to have rubbed the Irishman the wrong way. The footage provides fans with a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the infamous UFC 229 clash, including details such as Nurmagomedov spitting on McGregor while being separated by the referee, Herb Dean.
Additionally, the videos showcase Khabib’s team confidently acknowledging McGregor’s struggle during the fight, with the notorious “let’s talk now” moment as Nurmagomedov was dominating his opponent.
Unfortunately, this move by the UFC has not sat well with McGregor, who has now unfollowed the promotion’s main Instagram account. Upon closer inspection, it appears the former two-division champion only follows the UFC Gym account and the UFC Canada account, signaling a clear rift between the fighter and the organization.
The rivalry between McGregor and Nurmagomedov has remained intense, even six years after their clash. While Khabib has since retired from the sport, McGregor continues to make headlines, both for his performances inside the octagon and his antics outside of it.
Despite his recent struggles, winning only one of his last three fights, McGregor is expected to make a comeback in 2024. Rumors suggest the UFC is targeting a matchup between the Irishman and Michael Chandler, potentially at either the UFC 309 event in Madison Square Garden or the year-end UFC 310 card in Las Vegas.
The prospect of seeing the “Mystic Mac” back in action has fans buzzing, as they anticipate whether the former champion can recapture his past glory and silence his critics once again.
