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flag Khabib Nurmagomedov's $4.35M papakha NFT sale sparked a feud with Conor McGregor over cultural exploitation.

flag In November 2025, Khabib Nurmagomedov sold 29,000 digital papakha collectibles on Telegram, generating about $4.35 million, sparking a public feud with Conor McGregor. flag McGregor accused Nurmagomedov of misleading fans by calling the items gifts while charging $150 each, claiming the sale exploited his late father’s legacy and Dagestani culture, calling it a scam. flag Nurmagomedov defended the auction as a cultural tribute, rejecting the claims as false and labeling McGregor an “absolute liar.” The digital collectibles, built on the TON blockchain, were promoted as symbolic gifts with real-time utility, though promotional posts were removed after the sale. flag The controversy reignited their long-standing rivalry and ignited debate over the ethics of monetizing cultural symbols and personal legacies in digital markets.

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