A post marked the eighth anniversary of Conor McGregor's infamous attack on a bus carrying Khabib Nurmagomedov. The incident occurred on April 5, 2018, ahead of UFC 223 in Brooklyn. The post noted the passage of time with a nostalgic tone, suggesting fans should "feel old" at the realization. No additional details about the incident were provided in the brief anniversary reminder. The attack was one of the most controversial moments in UFC history and preceded their eventual championship bout.
Eight years have passed since one of the most chaotic moments in UFC history unfolded inside the Barclays Center loading dock in Brooklyn, New York. On April 5, 2018, Conor McGregor and a group of associates ambushed a bus carrying Khabib Nurmagomedov and other fighters ahead of UFC 223, hurling a metal hand truck through the vehicle's window and injuring several people on board. The anniversary was marked with a nostalgic reminder to fans that the incident now sits nearly a decade in the rearview mirror.
McGregor, now 37, holds a professional record of 22-6 and competes out of SBG Ireland. The Irishman is one of the most recognizable figures the sport has ever produced, landing 5.32 significant strikes per minute across his career at a 49 percent striking accuracy rate. His southpaw style and a 74-inch reach have made him a dangerous stand-up threat throughout his time in the octagon.
Nurmagomedov, also 37, represents the other side of the rivalry. The Russian finished his career with a perfect 29-0 record, a mark that still stands as one of the most remarkable in MMA history. Fighting out of an orthodox stance at five-foot-ten with a 70-inch reach, Khabib built his legacy on suffocating grappling, averaging 5.32 takedowns per 15 minutes during his career. He and McGregor eventually met at UFC 229 later that same year, a bout that produced further controversy well beyond the final bell.
Why it matters
- The bus attack led to criminal charges for McGregor and temporarily altered the UFC 223 card
- The incident intensified what was already one of the most heated rivalries in the promotion's history
- McGregor and Nurmagomedov's eventual fight at UFC 229 remains among the most-purchased pay-per-view events in UFC history
