Dana White Once Said Islam Makhachev Would Never Fight In The UFC After Khabib Vs McGregor

The rivalry between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor is the most violent and dangerous in UFC history

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There was a lot of chatter between the two of them during the trash talk before the fight.

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Especially Conor McGregor insulted Khabib Nurmagomedov of Dagestan for his personal life, nation and religion.

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Irishman McGregor challenged Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 Ireland in 2018.

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What happened at UFC 229 was unforeseen. Khabib Nurmagomedov beats his hero in front of Irish fans

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After defeating McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov also beat McGregor's partner outside the octagon

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After which Dana White said that he would never allow any Dagestan fighters to play in the UFC again

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but that did not happen. Dagestan's fighter Islam Makhachev once again brought the UFC lightweight belt to Dagestan

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Charles Oliveira reveals what Khabib said him in Octagon after loss of Lightweight title to Makhachev

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