5 Years Since Ugly Rivalry With Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov Called Out by Chael Sonnen for Downplaying UFC Star- “I Find That Hilarious Because…”

Conor McGregor is popular for his antics, trash talk, and unforgettable fights. In November 2016, he delivered a standout display against Eddie Alvarez during UFC 205. ‘The Notorious’ floored Alvarez slightly after three minutes into their second round. During this period, McGregor also possessed the UFC featherweight championship and bravely moved up a division to challenge the UFC lightweight titleholder. This remarkable showdown had spectators at Madison Square Garden utterly captivated.

Years later, the MMA community still talks about the moment when the Irishman held titles in two UFC weight classes simultaneously. His triumph over Alvarez continues to send chills down the spines of combat sports lovers. One of those who praise McGregor’s accomplishments is the UFC legend Chael Sonnen. Recently, ‘The American Gangster’ called out UFC Hall of Famer and McGregor’s former opponent, Khabib Nurmagomedov, for not adding ‘Mystic Mac’ to the GOAT list. Let’s check out what Sonnen has to say.

Chael Sonnen calls out Khabib Nurmagomedov for not appreciating Conor McGregor

Chael Sonnen was talking in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel. During that time, he said that Nurmagomedov didn’t add McGregor to the GOAT list because of their rivalry. Five years ago McGregor and Nurmagomedov locked horns against each other in UFC 229. Back then, ‘The Eagle’ defeated ‘Mystic Mac’ in the fourth round via submission. From then on, the two were the biggest rivals in the history of the promotion. Sonnen believed that it was because of this that the Dagestani fighter didn’t acknowledge McGregor’s accomplishments.

‘The American Gangster’ said, “I would expect nothing else from Khabib, but why isn’t Conor on here? Conor McGregor has won so many World Championships. He forgot Conor McGregor literally trademarked the phrase champ champ. Now I find that hilarious because he was a champ champ champ. I watched him beat Eddie. I watched him beat Aldo. I watched him beat Mendes…Why would not he make the list? Conor McGregor won so many World Championships.” From Sonnen’s words, it is clear that he holds McGregor in high regard. Moreover, he expects the world to respect McGregor for his monumental achievements.

‘The American Gangster’ showers praise on ‘The Notorious’

‘The American Gangster’, known for his bold trash talk during his UFC days, has often complimented the Irishman. When McGregor became a UFC fighter, he adopted a similar outspoken approach to Sonnen. Due to McGregor’s trash talk, he always managed to attract a lot of fans towards him. The retired UFC fighter feels that ‘The Notorious’ has a unique talent for engaging and enthralling the MMA community.

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Chael Sonnen is someone who has recognized McGregor’s ability to stay in the limelight. Despite his hiatus from the UFC ring, McGregor continuously made headlines. Even following his defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, ‘The Notorious’ ensured he remained the center of attention, which is one of the factors that Sonnen appreciates. What’s your take on McGregor’s ability to captivate audiences? Share your views below.

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