The tweets between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov continued.
A little over a week ago, Conor McGregor was announcing his retirement from “the sport formally known as Mixed Martial Art.” Theories were formulated as to why “The Notorious” came up with the decision, but many of his fellow fighters refuse to take him seriously.
McGregor has been active on Twitter as of late, hurling insults at rival Khabib Nurmagomedov. The trade of tirades had gone severe, that even UFC president Dana White commented on how the rift between the two had already escalated to a level that is unacceptable.
Khabib went on social media to warn McGregor about his statements towards Islam.
@TheNotoriousMMA If you think that insulting entire religion you be safe, you are mistaken.
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) April 3, 2019
On Wednesday night, the Irish fighter once again posted an attention-grabbing tweet, this time seemingly backtracking on previous insults on religion, and hinting that he is coming out of his declared retirement.
I want to move forward, with my fans of all faiths and all backgrounds.
All faiths challenge us to be our best selves.
It is one world and one for all ??
Now see you in the Octagon.— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 4, 2019
Prior to his retirement announcement, McGregor told Jimmy Fallon that a July fight was being lined up for him, but the negotiations are being hurdled by “politics”. Talks of a possible fight against Donald Cerrone were initially laid out, but eventually fell through because of contract disagreements.