Retired mixed martial arts legend Khabib Nurmagomedov would like to see former rival Conor McGregor turn his life in a new direction.

Nurmagomedov, 36, defeated McGregor in one of the most heated grudge matches in UFC history in 2018. Nurmagomedov submitted McGregor via rear-naked choke, and then infamously jumped out of the Octagon to continue brawling with McGregor's corner. Nurmagomedov retired as an undefeated champion in 2020.

McGregor, who went 1-2 in the UFC after their bout, faced a long list of legal issues, including a civil sexual assault case in 2024.

Nurmagomedov said he doesn't believe it's too late for McGregor to change his lifestyle.

"This is punishment, [but] the most beautiful part of this is Allah always give the chance to come back," Nurmagomedov said during a

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