Conor McGregor: Khabib Nurmagomedov slams McGregor with Burger King jibe
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Conor McGregor (left) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (right)
McGregor has been the subject of several verbal onslaughts from the Dagestan native in recent months, who has been critical of the Irishman's lengthy hiatus from the Octagon.
And the 29-year-old has taken aim at 'The Notorious' once again, this time mocking his recent appearance in a Burger King advert.
“A lot of people call him like a king but he’s not like a king,” Nurmagomedov told Yahoo Sports' Kevin Iole.
“Now he’s Burger King. He has money, he has good life, he’s a famous guy.
"I think it’s better for him if he
"For me, too, because when you go to the cage with me it’s not like you’re going to cage with Burger King.
"This is different. That’s why he has to stay away.”
Conor McGregor stars in Burger King advert
This is not a Burger King’s sport
Nurmagomedov believes McGregor is eyeing easy fights now he’s achieved everything he set out to do in mixed martial arts.
"He has money, he’s already the UFC champ, he’s a
"This is not a Burger King’s sport. This is for real fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reckons Conor McGregor should walk away from mixed martial arts
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson will fight for the lightweight title at UFC 223
"I think he wants easy fights like when he fights Mayweather.
"He
Nurmagomedov will vie for McGregor's lightweight title next month in the main event of UFC 223, which will see him lock horns with interim 155lbs champion Tony Ferguson.