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Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s rivalry has returned to the spotlight, this time dominating Crypto Twitter after McGregor accused Khabib’s new Telegram-based NFT collection of scamming fans. The claim triggered a swift response from Khabib and a sharp intervention from on-chain investigator ZachXBT, who redirected attention toward McGregor’s own controversial token launch. Sponsored Crypto Feud Ignites After Khabib’s NFT Launch Khabib promoted a new digital collectibles drop on Telegram this week, themed around the Dagestani papakha hat he wore during UFC walkouts. The collection sold out quickly, generating about $4.4 million in a single day. The Now-Deleted Tweet From Conor McGregor The former UFC champion framed the NFTs as cultural digital gifts rather than speculative assets. He highlighted their link to Dagestani tradition and presented them as shareable items within Telegram’s ecosystem. However, McGregor publicly rejected that narrative. He accused Khabib of running a “multi-million-dollar scam,” alleging that promotional posts were deleted after the sale.  His comments triggered immediate backlash from both MMA and crypto communities. Sponsored Can anybody find me a single person who bought the Khabib NFT who is claiming they have been scammed? Can anyone show me a single shred of evidence of Khabib misrepresenting what he was selling? The answer to both those questions are no. We get it you guys hate Muslims — MMA Joey (@MMAJOEYC) November 26, 2025 McGregor Escalates Long-Running Rivalry McGregor’s post revived the bitter rivalry born from UFC 229, where Khabib defeated him in 2018. The pair have exchanged barbs for years, often referencing family, legacy, and national pride. This time, McGregor suggested Khabib used his father’s legacy and Dagestani cultural symbols to mislead fans. His message framed the drop as a “cash grab” disguised as heritage.  The accusation spread quickly, drawing strong reactions across social media. Sponsored Khabib responded within…

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