Conor McGregor reignites his public feud with former rival Khabib Nurmagomedov as he prepares to fight this weekend, according to multiple reports. Both outlets say the bout marks McGregor’s first fight in about five years. The renewed comments come years after McGregor’s 2018 defeat by submission to Nurmagomedov, a loss that is often linked to the broader fallout between the fighters. The reports frame the latest exchange as McGregor challenging or criticizing Nurmagomedov, including using language that he does not consider Nurmagomedov to have shown “courage.” While the outlets focus on the verbal dispute, they also emphasize the timing: McGregor’s return to competition after a long absence. The accounts do not present new details about tactical changes or the specific matchup beyond identifying the weekend fight and the historical context of McGregor’s prior loss to Nurmagomedov.