McGregor Blasts Khabib’s $4.4M NFT Launch as ’Scam’ - Crypto Community Divided
Conor McGregor launches explosive attack on rival's digital collectible debut
The Price Tag That Raised Eyebrows
Khabib Nurmagomedov's NFT collection generated $4.4 million in initial sales - a figure McGregor claims represents 'pure exploitation' of fans. The UFC legend didn't hold back, calling the entire drop a calculated money grab disguised as digital innovation.Industry insiders remain split on whether this marks legitimate Web3 adoption or just another celebrity cash-in. Some point to the solid blockchain infrastructure backing the project, while others echo McGregor's skepticism about the actual value proposition.
The Timing Game
Coming during a period of renewed NFT market interest, the launch strategically capitalized on growing collector enthusiasm. Yet McGregor's very public condemnation threatens to undermine the project's credibility - and potentially its secondary market performance.As traditional finance veterans might say: when the gloves come off in crypto, someone's usually getting knocked out - and it's rarely the house.
Khabib denies NFT scam
He didn’t stop there and stated that “Father’s plan has now become Father’s scam. Very sad.” McGregor’s timing wasn’t accidental, as he recently insisted on preparing for a 2025 comeback. However, recently re-entered the drug-testing pool. The former champ has been teasing a return ever since the UFC confirmed plans for a blockbuster WHITE House event in 2026.
Khabib did respond to the allegations and denied the accusations. He went on to call McGregor “an absolute liar” while defending both the project and his family’s reputation. Sources close to the launch say the NFT collection was framed as a tribute to his late father, Abdulmanap. It was supposed to be a digital keepsake rather than a speculative cash-grab.
The situation took a hit within hours when On-chain investigator ZachXBT stepped into the conversation. He didn’t defend Khabib, but turned McGregor’s own words against him. He reposted McGregor’s accusations with receipts from the fighter’s own 2022 NFT project, “McGregor Realm.” It was rolled out with celebrity fanfare and then quietly vanished from his feeds in a similar fashion.
“Sound familiar?” the investigator asked. The back-and-forth instantly revived one of MMA’s most bitter rivalries. NFTPRICEFLOOR data shows that the global NFT market cap hovers around $3,3 billion. It jumped by around a 4% change over the last 24 hours.
The global crypto turned up for the recovery rally as its total market cap regained the $3.1 trillion mark. Its 24 hour trading volume clicked $140 million. Bitcoin price surge above $90,000 has given bulls some hope.
Their feud has stayed alive for six years, even though one retired as the undefeated lightweight champion and the other has been recovering from a career-halting leg break. As of now, McGregor is signaling a comeback and Khabib is returning fire publicly for the first time in a while.
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