The post marks the eighth anniversary of Conor McGregor's infamous attack on a bus carrying Khabib Nurmagomedov. The incident, which occurred on April 6, 2018, has become one of the most notorious moments in MMA history. McGregor and his entourage threw objects at the bus, shattering windows and injuring several fighters. The attack took place during UFC 223 fight week in Brooklyn and led to criminal charges against McGregor. The anniversary post invites fans to reflect on how much time has passed since this pivotal moment that helped fuel one of the sport's biggest rivalries.
Eight years ago today, on April 6, 2018, Conor McGregor and members of his entourage stormed the Barclays Center in Brooklyn during UFC 223 fight week and launched a violent attack on a bus transporting Khabib Nurmagomedov and other fighters. McGregor and his group hurled objects at the vehicle, shattering windows and injuring several people inside. The incident resulted in criminal charges against McGregor and instantly became one of the most infamous moments in mixed martial arts history.
McGregor, now 37, carries a professional record of 22 wins and 6 losses fighting out of SBG Ireland. The southpaw Irishman stands five-foot-nine with a 74-inch reach and has long been one of the sport's most prominent figures. His offensive output remains notable, averaging 5.32 significant strikes landed per minute at 49 percent accuracy across his career.
Nurmagomedov, also 37, was the intended target that afternoon in Brooklyn. The Russian fighter from Fightspirit Team retired with a perfect 29-0-0 record and built his legacy as one of the most dominant grapplers the sport has ever seen. Standing five-foot-ten with a 70-inch reach, "The Eagle" averaged an extraordinary 5.32 takedowns per 15 minutes and landed 4.1 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- The bus attack directly intensified an already bitter rivalry between two of the sport's biggest names
- The incident led to criminal proceedings against McGregor and drew widespread scrutiny of fighter conduct outside competition
- The two men eventually met inside the octagon at UFC 229 in October 2018, a contest that ranks among the most-watched events in UFC history
- The anniversary serves as a marker for how dramatically the sport's landscape has shifted in the eight years since that Brooklyn afternoon
