Dana White says the UFC is taking the "necessary steps" to address Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov's "unacceptable" social media spat.
The fierce rivals have traded insulting jabs since McGregor announced his retirement from mixed martial arts last week.
UFC boss White then warned both fighters that their recent exchanges would not be tolerated.
"I am aware of the recent social media exchange between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor." White said in a statement. "The ongoing situation has escalated to a level that is unacceptable. As such, we are taking the necessary steps to reach out to both athlete camps and this situation is being addressed by all parties internally."
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According to MMA Junkie, McGregor shared two photos of Nurmagomedov’s wedding day with the caption: "Your wife is a towel mate."
The post sparked a response from Nurmagomedov's manager, Ali Abdelaziz, but the wrestler didn't immediately respond, according to Business Insider.
In a NSFW tweet, Abdelaziz posted: "Talking sh—, this guy is insulting someone’s wife and making fun of her religion and belief. He doesn’t realize he’s insulting 1.5 billon Muslims. Religion and family is a no no. You’re f—ed Connor, let’s see what the media is going to say now. He’s a rapist, and a b—."
The social media feud comes after Nurmagomedov questioned McGregor's retirement, calling him a "jealous wife." Nurmagomedov explained while speaking at a Moscow university Tuesday that he thinks McGregor and the UFC couldn't reach a deal for upcoming fights so McGregor decided to announce his retirement.
McGregor backtracked Wednesday by stating his intention to return to the Octagon.
I want to move forward, with my fans of all faiths and all backgrounds.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 4, 2019
All faiths challenge us to be our best selves.
It is one world and one for all
Now see you in the Octagon.
"I want to move forward, with my fans of all faiths and all backgrounds," the 30-year-old posted. "All faiths challenge us to be our best selves. It is one world and one for all. Now see you in the Octagon."