The Russian former MMA star has only reignited his former rivalry with the Irishman further with a scathing attack on social media in retaliation to his latest claims about Paul Hughes

Khabib Nurmagomedov was far less cordial in his response to Conor McGregor’s recent tirade than Paul Hughes was.

McGregor, prior to his defeat by Khabib in 2018, attacked the Russian’s Muslim faith. Immediately after their lightweight title fight, in which Khabib retained the gold that McGregor previously held, the “Eagle” jumped over the cage to attack members of the Irishman’s team.

Paul Hughes didn't get the desired result in his first major MMA world title fight, but he was still a winner in the big picture. At PFL Dubai, the proud Irishman pushed undefeated PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov to his limits in their five-round title tilt on Saturday.

Khabib Nurmagomedov has lashed out at Conor McGregor after the Irishman’s controversial comments towards Paul Hughes. Khabib’s comments were made following the recent fight between Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes at the Road to Dubai Champions Event.

Paul Hughes issued a simple response after Conor McGregor went after him on social media for a post-fight clip with the Usman Nurmagomedov's team.

Conor McGregor may not be actively competing currently, but there's no doubt how big of a star he still is in the sporting world. The post Conor McGregor Drops 4 Words Insult on Paul Hughes With 200 Irishmen After Khabib Nurmagomedov Comment appeared first on EssentiallySports.