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Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Khabib Nurmagomedov has responded to Conor McGregor’s now-deleted tweet that appeared to mock the death of Nurmagomedov’s late father, labelling the post as “terrible.”Nurmagomedov’s father, Abdulmanap, passed away last year after contracting COVID-19 following a heart surgery.The tragic death led Nurmagomedov, widely considered one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, to retire from the sport following his victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in October last year.Following the victory, Nurmagomedov broke down in tears in the centre of the octagon.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov is reportedly set to return to the octagon and face former opponent Rafael dos Anjos.Widely considered one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, Nurmagomedov retired from MMA competition following his victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in October last year.Following the victory, Nurmagomedov broke down in tears in the centre of the octagon over the recent death of his father and coach, Abdulmanap.Shortly after, the Eagle announced in front of a stunned Abu Dhabi crowd that the fight would be his last in the UFC and that he was retiring was MMA.Despite UFC president Dana White attempting for months to persuade Nurmagomedov to compete one last time,