UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov once revealed to a group of young fans what might have happened in his infamous bout with Conor McGregor had officials not intervened.
The undefeated Russian MMA star, known for his dominant grappling style and calm demeanor outside the octagon, surprised everyone with his candid comments during what appeared to be a casual meet-and-greet with children.
“So you talk a lot of trash for me,”
Khabib explained to the youngsters, referring to McGregor’s notorious pre-bout verbal attacks.
“It was like very important to catch this guy, honestly.”
What followed was a startling revelation that has since gone viral across social media platforms.
“Help didn’t save his life, 100%. He saved his life,”
Nurmagomedov stated matter-of-factly to the wide-eyed audience.
The former lightweight champion then proceeded with a chilling hypothetical scenario:
“Can you imagine, okay, no help in here, what are you gonna do? He’s gonna die because I catch him.”
Demonstrating his infamous neck crank technique that forced McGregor to tap out during their actual 2018 championship match, Khabib showed the children how the submission hold works, adding ominously,
“He go like this, and you have to watch. Help didn’t come and you do like this, like this, you know.”
Perhaps most surprising was Khabib’s final sentiment about the official intervention that ended the bout when McGregor tapped out:
“It was like not enough for me. This is make me sad, you understand?”
The video of this unexpected moment has resurfaced recently on social media, with one Twitter user sharing it with the caption:
“When Khabib casually told a bunch of kids he was going to kill Conor McGregor 😭💀”
The rivalry between Nurmagomedov and McGregor remains one of the most intense in UFC history, culminating in their October 2018 bout which Khabib won convincingly, maintaining his perfect professional record. The aftermath of that match saw tensions spill over into a post-bout altercation, further cementing it as one of the sport’s most controversial moments.
Khabib retired in 2020 with an unblemished 29-0 record, while McGregor has continued his career with mixed results in recent years.
