Islam Makhachev believes Khabib Nurmagomedov broke Conor McGregor's mind, and that's why he doesn't see the Irishman ever making a return to the UFC.

It’s no secret that the 37-year-old wants to return at the UFC’s massive event at the White House next summer, but not everyone believes in his plan – certainly not former lightweight champ Islam Makhachev, a teammate of McGregor’s undefeated rival Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Dana White has declared a star will never attend a UFC event again after ugly scenes unfolded during the blockbuster UFC 322 event. Absolute mayhem unfolded at UFC 322. Amid the wild fighting inside the octagon at Madison Square Garden, another fight broke out cage-side.

When asked if McGregor would have fared better against 'The Eagle' before the fame and fortune, UFC CEO Dana White dismissed the idea. He said the version of McGregor that fought Nurmagomedov was motivated, disciplined, and driven by genuine hatred for his rival.

White believes making so much money away from fighting allowed Khabib Nurmagomedov to bring his MMA career to a premature end after the death of his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, in July 2020. “We got a Muslim world champion, but the problem was that he went on a Muslim countries tour,” the UFC boss added.

Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA, 13-0 UFC) mauled McGregor en route to a fourth-round submission at UFC 229 to retain his lightweight title. A brawl ensued after where Nurmagomedov jumped McGregor's corner and served a suspension for it.

The UFC CEO is facing a fresh wave of criticism for his candid take suggesting that extreme wealth ultimately killed the competitive fire of two of MMA's most iconic figures.

The former UFC champion made his acting debut in 2024’s remake of the 1989 action film, starring alongside Jake Gyllenhaal

It's that time of year again. The UFC returns to Madison Square Garden for its annual pay-per-view event this Saturday.

Conor McGregor will not reprise his role as ruthless villain Knox in the sequel to Road House. But several MMA fighters, as well as past and present UFC stars, are expected to make an appearance