Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s rivalry was one for the ages, igniting a firestorm of emotions and tension between the two fighters and their teams. McGregor’s verbal jabs and taunts struck a nerve with each of Khabib’s team members, the Dagestani lot, setting the stage for one of the most iconic rivalries in the history of UFC.

Even after their much-publicized fight in 2018, the feud between McGregor and Khabib has continued to simmer, with both sides adding fuel to the fire whenever the opportunity arises. Most recently, the Irishman made headlines with a tweet bragging about his vision, claiming, “I have 20/10 vision in my right eye. 20/20 in my left.” But McGregor’s tweet did not go unnoticed by Khabib’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, who wasted no time in responding with a stinging remark of his own.

Ali Abdelaziz puts Conor McGregor in a tough spot

The back-and-forth between these two fighters and their teams has become almost ritualistic, with each side eager to one-up the other at every opportunity. And that’s exactly what Ali Abdelaziz did in response to Conor McGregor‘s boast of his vision in his since-deleted tweet.

The MMA manager took to his Twitter and wrote, “And do you have 0/0 submission defense”. This remark certainly serves to sting. Especially given that the Irishman lost via submission to Abdelaziz client and former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.

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Conor McGregor is recognized for his strong hitting, though. But his reputation has undoubtedly suffered because of submission defeats.

How many times ‘The Notorious’ has been submitted?

Despite being one of the most dominant figures in the world of mixed martial arts, Conor McGregor has not been immune to submission losses in his career. In fact, ‘The Notorious’ has lost to submission twice in his professional MMA career. First, against Nate Diaz and then against Khabib Nurmagomedov, highlighting the importance of being an all-rounder in the sport.

While McGregor’s striking skills and confident swagger have made him a fan favorite, it’s clear that even the best fighters can fall prey to the submission game.

Having said that, ‘The Notorious’ is finally making his much-awaited comeback to the octagon after his leg injury. He is penciled in to fight against Michael Chandler later this year. Are you excited to see the return of the ‘Mystic Mac’? Do you think he’s still got what it takes to make an impactful comeback? Let us know in the comments below.

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