The post marks the eighth anniversary of Conor McGregor's infamous attack on a bus carrying Khabib Nurmagomedov. The incident occurred on the same date eight years prior to the post. The message uses the phrase "feel old" to emphasize the passage of time since this notable moment in MMA history. No additional context or details about the incident itself are provided in the brief post.
Eight years have passed since one of the most chaotic moments in MMA history, with the anniversary of Conor McGregor's backstage bus attack on Khabib Nurmagomedov falling on April 6, 2026 — a date prompting reflection across the combat sports world on just how much time has elapsed since the incident shook the sport.
The attack, which took place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn ahead of UFC 223, saw McGregor hurl a dolly through the window of a bus carrying Nurmagomedov and other UFC fighters. The fallout was immediate and far-reaching, setting the stage for one of the most anticipated rivalries the sport has ever seen.
McGregor, now 37, holds a professional record of 22 wins and 6 losses and competes out of SBG Ireland. The Notorious is a southpaw standing five-foot-nine with a 74-inch reach, and his offensive output has long defined his style — landing 5.32 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy across his career.
Nurmagomedov, also 37, retired undefeated with a perfect 29-0-0 record, representing Russia and Fightspirit Team. The Eagle stood five-foot-ten with a 70-inch reach, and his grappling dominance remains the standard by which elite wrestling is measured in MMA — averaging 5.32 takedowns per 15 minutes throughout his career.
Why it matters
- The bus attack directly fueled the buildup to their October 2018 clash at UFC 229, one of the highest-selling pay-per-views in UFC history
- It marked a turning point in how the UFC approached fighter access and arena security protocols
- Both men were 29 at the time; now at 37, the anniversary underscores how much the lightweight landscape has shifted since their era defined the division
