The rivalry between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov has officially entered a new arena — and this time, it’s not the Octagon. It’s the blockchain.
The auction has ended and all Papakha’s been sold!
Appreciate everyone who participated in it, and become a holder of this great and exclusive digital gift, gift with value, that you can share with your friends and loved ones.
Thank you for trust!
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— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) November 26, 2025
What kicked off the latest chapter? Khabib’s recently released “Papakha” NFT collection, a digital project tied to Dagestani culture and inspired by the traditional headwear iconically associated with his late father and his own career. The collection reportedly sold out last week, moving 29,000 NFTs and generating roughly $4.4 million on Telegram’s TON blockchain.
In classic Conor fashion, he accused Khabib of using his father’s name and Dagestani heritage to “scam” fans by selling digital collectibles and then deleting promotional posts after the sale. He demanded an apology and questioned the idea of calling paid NFTs “gifts,” firing off insults in the process.
Khabib didn’t let it slide.
He responded directly, calling McGregor an “absolute liar” who’s been trying to tarnish his name since UFC 229. Khabib defended the project, describing the NFTs as exclusive digital gifts with real-time market value — items fans can collect, trade, and share. He made it clear that, in his view, there was nothing deceptive about the release.
As with everything involving these two, fans split instantly. Some raised eyebrows at the post-deletion timing. Others saw nothing unusual — NFTs and digital collectibles often come with limited-time promotions, and post-campaign cleanup isn’t uncommon. Meanwhile, supporters on both sides flooded the replies, continuing a debate that has never really cooled off since 2018.
What this situation really shows is that McGregor vs. Khabib isn’t just a rivalry — it’s one of the most enduring personal grudges in UFC history. Every new platform they step onto, whether it’s combat sports, media, or now crypto, becomes the next battleground.
