5 things that could have happened if Khabib actually retired in 2014!

3. McGregor could had a different legacy

Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Photo: Stephen R. Sylvanie – USA TODAY Sports

Of all the things to remember about Conor McGregor, the tough 2018 loss to rival Khabib Nurmagomedov will always be a key moment in his career. The grudge match was deeply personal for the Dagestani, and marks a true low point in McGregor’s UFC tenure.

On the other hand, would McGregor have returned at all if he didn’t get a massive blockbuster fight as the one against Khabib? Maybe the Irishman would have continued doing mega fights in the boxing circuit instead of fighting in the octagon.