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Khabib Nurmagomedov stormed out of the final media conference ahead of his lightweight title fight against Conor McGregor on Thursday, in response to the Irishman not turning up on time.
McGregor arrived almost 25 minutes late for the media conference, about 10 minutes after the Russian champion had left the stage.
The 30-year old Nurmagomedov had strode out on the stage to start the press conference on time, sending UFC president Dana White scrambling to get things started, rather than wait for the Irish challenger.
“Three PM, this conference is beginning. I wait for no one,” the Russian said before asking the media to start their questions.

He left 15 minutes later with still no sign of McGregor, and promised to exact his revenge in the cage on Saturday.
“I don’t worry about him. I have a schedule. I have to make weight,” he said, leaving the stage with his belt aloft and to the booing of McGregor’s supporters.


Soon afterwards, even they were getting impatient, chanting “Where is Conor?” as White took questions from the crowd to fill in the time.
The Park Theatre, however, soon exploded in cheers as he appeared on the big screen, making his way towards the venue.
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Moments later he was on the stage, blaming the Las Vegas traffic for his tardiness before unleashing a torrent of invective about Nurmagomedov and his entourage.
“My heart is black toward this man, towards his team, towards his people,” McGregor said while promising a knockout victory.
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“I plan on knocking that man’s nose right into the nosebleeds. That’s what’s going to happen on Saturday night.”
McGregor, 30, has not fought in the octagon since he knocked out Eddie Alvarez in November 2016 to win the lightweight title and become the first fighter to hold two UFC belts at the same time.
Since then, his only prize fight has been a lucrative boxing bout against Floyd Mayweather which he lost. He was also stripped of his two UFC belts.

The fight is one of the most eagerly anticipated in the UFC after McGregor broke a window on a bus Nurmagomedov was on in Brooklyn in a frenzied attack almost six months ago.
McGregor pled guilty in July in an agreement with prosecutors in relation to the melee.
The animosity was still as strong as ever between the two on Thursday, even if they did not come face to face.
Asked if the end of the fight would mean the end of the bad blood between the two camps, McGregor was adamant.
“I always say you should aim for peace. But if you can’t aim for peace, aim between the eyes,” he bellowed.
“This is never over. Never, ever over.”


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Conor vs Khabib press conference: McGregor late as angry Nurmagomedov storms out ahead of UFC 229 war

Conor McGregor speaks during a press conference for UFC 229 at Park Theatre in Las Vegas. Photo: AFP

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 04: UFC President Dana White (R) speaks with UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov during a press conference for UFC 229 at Park Theater at Park MGM on October 04, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nurmagomedov will defend his title against Conor McGregor at UFC 229 on October 6 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Isaac Brekken/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 04: Conor McGregor arrives at a press conference for UFC 229 at Park Theater at Park MGM on October 04, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. McGregor will challenge UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov for his title at UFC 229 on October 06 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Isaac Brekken/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 04: Conor McGregor (L) greets UFC President Dana White during a press conference for UFC 229 at Park Theater at Park MGM on October 04, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. McGregor will challenge UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov for his title at UFC 229 on October 06 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Isaac Brekken/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

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Conor McGregor speaks to the media during the UFC 229 press conference. Photo: AFP

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Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov faces-off with Conor McGregor during the UFC 229 Press Conference. Photo: AFP

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Lightweight champion says ‘I wait for no one’ as Irishman turns up 25 minutes late to final media conference before UFC 229 fight in Las Vegas