“That’s a Khabib Guy”: Fans Side With Conor McGregor After Resurfaced Video of an Individual’s “Pu**y Move” Mocking the UFC Star at a Restaurant Goes Viral

Conor McGregor undeniably possesses the unique ability to captivate the attention of both his devoted fans and fervent critics alike. His larger-than-life persona, coupled with trademark trash-talking and unpredictable behavior, has ensured that everyone keeps a keen eye on him. No longer basking in the glory of past triumphs, McGregor finds himself in the firing line of scrutiny from both media and fellow fighters. Recent events have led to a shift in the narrative surrounding the former double champ, as his prolonged inactivity inside the octagon and lackluster performances in his last few fights have left him vulnerable to an increasing barrage of criticism.

Amidst this atmosphere of skepticism and criticism, there came a recent incident that set a rather unexpected tone. In a curious twist of events, unlike the majority of recent times, the MMA fans rallied behind ‘The Notorious’. A fan channeled his inner Khabib Nurmagomedov as he spotted the Irishman dining in a restaurant and decided to simultaneously mock him.

Conor McGregor gets the fans’ support over a hater’s mockery

A resurfaced video on Reddit recently captured a moment that involved Conor McGregor at a restaurant. In the video, an individual recorded the UFC superstar from a distance and exclaimed, “Look at this bullsh*t guy. No. 1 bullsh*t.” Unaware of the man’s derogatory words, ‘The Notorious’ greeted him back with a friendly gesture. However, the individual then called him “McChicken”, a famed taunt that was initiated by Khabib Nurmagomedov during their rivalry.

And the fans witnessing this encounter quickly took the side of McGregor.

McGregor meets a "Real" fan in Nandos🤣🍗 #McChicken
by u/mBlake47 in mmamemes

Check out how the fans reacted to this:

• “He’s talking quietly because he knows Conor’s crazy enough to start some wild sh*t”
• “I hate McGregor, but I guarantee the person filming would immediately 180 if they had to talk to him face-to-face.”
• “Average mma fans”
• “Most of the Conor haters in this sub would turn into fanboys if they ran into him like this. Ask for autographs and kiss his a**
• “Funny but he would not dare to say it in his face.”
• “P**sy move”
• “I’ve had this convo before irl. But if I ran into a fighter irl before fight week and they’re nice I’m automatically gonna root for them, even if I had previously picked their opponent 🤷🏽‍♂️”
• “You can 10000000% tell by the voice that’s a khabib guy”

Read more: “I’m Ready”: Despite Continued Uncertainty, Conor McGregor Gives Massive Update on Comeback Days After Dana White’s Confirmation

On the professional front, McGregor’s journey back to the octagon has encountered numerous hurdles.

‘The Notorious’ to return next year?

Recently, he participated in TUF 31, where he narrowly escaped a clean sweep, suggesting that he still has much work to do to reclaim his former dominance in the sport. However, the road to redemption seems to be longer than anticipated, as his manager revealed that his return to the octagon has been pushed to 2024.

Originally slated to face Michael Chandler by the end of this year, McGregor’s failure to enter the USADA testing pool has further complicated matters, jeopardizing the much-anticipated return to the octagon.

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