The world of MMA and politics is once again intertwined with each other in a spectacular fashion. Conor McGregor, the notorious Irish fighter, unleashed a verbal tirade against an unexpected target. He aimed squarely at former U.S. President Donald Trump. The catalyst for this outburst was Trump’s surprising choice of favorite UFC fighter.
In a move that blindsided many, Trump named Khabib Nurmagomedov as his top pick. This revelation sent shockwaves through the MMA community, especially reaching McGregor. The Irishman, never one to mince words, took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice his displeasure.
“Campaign ending decision. A smelly fat mountain monkey from the inbred mountains of Dagestan is your favorite UFC (AMERICAN COMPANY) fighter? Wow. Abysmal,” wrote McGregor.
McGregor questioned Trump’s judgment and patriotism. He expressed disbelief that a former American president would choose a Russian fighter. The rivalry between McGregor and Nurmagomedov is legendary in UFC circles. Their 2018 bout ended with Nurmagomedov’s victory and a post-fight brawl. Clearly, time hasn’t healed these wounds.
The Irish fighter didn’t stop there. He retracted his previous praise for Trump. McGregor had once admired the former president‘s business acumen. Now, he questioned Trump’s net worth and decision-making skills. This incident highlights the volatile mix of sports, politics, and social media.
Michael Chandler Responds To Conor McGregor’s Comments
Michael Chandler, McGregor’s prospective opponent, stepped into the ring of controversy. The target was none other than the outspoken Conor McGregor and his recent comments about Donald Trump. The whole fiasco started when Trump named Khabib Nurmagomedov his favorite UFC fighter. This seemingly innocent statement set off a chain reaction.
‘The Notorious’, never one to hold his tongue, unleashed a Twitter tirade against Trump’s choice. Enter Michael Chandler, who decided to throw his hat into this verbal octagon. He criticized McGregor for pulling out of their scheduled UFC 303 fight. Chandler didn’t pull any punches, questioning McGregor’s courage and commitment to the sport.
“Stop it…. @TheNotoriousMMA . If you had half the balls that DT had you would have shown up June 29th. Instead you’re normal walking, beer chuggin’ Austin 3:16 style at a local fight show/motorcycle rally in South Dakota, a RED, 100% #maga state by the way,” Chandler wrote.
Stop it…. @TheNotoriousMMA . If you had half the balls that DT had you would have shown up June 29th. Instead you’re normal walking, beer chuggin’ Austin 3:16 style at a local fight show/motorcycle rally in South Dakota, a RED, 100% #maga state by the way. 🇺🇸
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) August 6, 2024
This exchange highlights the volatile nature of MMA personalities. One moment they’re scheduled to fight, the next they’re fighting on social media. It’s a soap opera with more muscles and fewer dramatic pauses. The involvement of Trump in this MMA drama adds another layer of intrigue. Who knew a former president’s favorite fighter could cause such uproar?
