Khabib and McGregor Clash Over NFT Scandal—Both Face Accusations

Khabib's $4.4M NFT launch sparked accusations from McGregor of scamming fans using cultural symbols. Khabib denied wrongdoing. ZachXBT pointed out McGregor's own similar crypto controversies, fueling the debate.

A heated controversy erupted after Khabib Nurmagomedov launched a papakha-inspired NFT collection, generating over $4.4 million in sales. Conor McGregor accused Nurmagomedov of exploiting his late father's legacy and Dagestani culture to scam fans, especially after promotional posts were deleted following the sale. Nurmagomedov denied the allegations, calling McGregor a liar and defending the NFTs as legitimate digital gifts celebrating tradition. The dispute intensified when on-chain investigator ZachXBT highlighted McGregor's own history with digital tokens, referencing his 2022 NFT project and a failed memecoin launch, both of which also saw promotional content deleted. ZachXBT accused McGregor of similar tactics, suggesting both figures have faced backlash over their digital asset ventures. The controversy has sparked debate over the legitimacy and transparency of celebrity-backed crypto projects.