Conor McGregor Explodes After Donald Trump Names Khabib Nurmagomedov His Favorite UFC Conor McGregor is not one to let go of old rivalries easily. The former UFC dual-weight champion unleashed a tirade on social media Monday after Donald Trump, the U.S. presidential nominee, revealed Khabib Nurmagomedov as his favorite fighter in an interview with gaming streamer Adin Ross. McGregor, visibly upset, labeled Trump’s choice as “shocking” and a potential “campaign-ending decision,” arguing that an American fighter would have been a more suitable pick instead of the Dagestan-born ex-lightweight champion. He further suggested that Trump’s choice would stir reactions within the UFC community. #ConorMcGregor #DonaldTrump #DanaWhite The history between McGregor, 36, and Nurmagomedov, 35, is well-known to fight fans. The two clashed at UFC 229 in October 2018 in a highly-anticipated grudge match, which remains the biggest pay-per-view event in MMA history, with over 2 million buys. The buildu