Conor McGregor is doing a whole 180 on his emotions towards Donald Trump — bashing the previous president for calling Khabib Nurmagomedov his favourite UFC fighter and claiming the transfer is a critical deal-breaker for him.
No. 45 sang the Dagestani fighter’s reward throughout a reside stream with Adin Ross on Monday … and as quickly as Infamous obtained wind of it, he ripped into Trump on X.
Donald Trump says Khabib Nurmagomedov is his favourite UFC fighter, and particulars the dialog he had with him concerning the struggle between Russia and Ukraine
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“Campaign ending decision,” Conor mentioned … including the appropriate transfer would have been to deem an American fighter his favourite as an alternative.
“I would have thought USA ONLY would be the mentality here and what I would want to see out of my president, personally.”
Conor turning his again on Trump is quite attention-grabbing … particularly as a result of he shared a robust message in his assist after the assassination try final month.
“A 78-year-old multiple billionaire he should be on a yacht on the med touring golf courses,” he mentioned on the time. “But he is not. He is in Pennsylvania spitting out bullets! Running for the love of his country! God speed Donald! God bless the United States.”
Conor not solely modified his opinion on Trump — he additionally walked again his “multiple billionaire” remark in Monday’s submit … saying he was “actually wrong” and additional stating he is price only a “couple hundred million.”
After all, Conor’s hated Khabib for years … particularly after he misplaced to the 29-0 fighter again in October 2018. He is taken each alternative to tear his nemesis on social media … and Trump’s stance clearly rubbed him the improper means.
Fellow UFC fighter Michael Chandler got here to Trump’s protection within the replies … making a reference to their postponed struggle over Conor’s toe harm.
“If you had half the balls that DT had you would have shown up June 29th,” Michael mentioned on X. “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.”
No phrase on what UFC honcho Dana White thinks about all of it … however we take it he is siding with Trump, as they’re longtime buddies.
Conor has since deleted his posts.
