Khabib backed Hughes in his conflict with McGregor

"Conor, I've always said you're the greatest and have paid tribute to you at every opportunity. But when you start talking about my Irish identity, it's clear what's wrong with your head."

Paul was further backed up by Habib:

"You're a real Irishman, Paul Hughes, not a rapist and drug addict like this bastard," Khabib wrote.