KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV'S dad invited Conor McGregor to Russia despite the tirade of abuse and insults the Dubliner directed towards his family.

McGregor labelled Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov a "snivelling coward" in the lead up to the UFC229 showdown with his son Khabib.

5 Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov has invited Conor McGregor to Russia for a self-defence tournament Credit: Alamy Live News

5 McGregor hurled abuse at Nurmagomedov Sr in the build-up to the UFC229 showdown in Las Vegas Credit: Instagram @thenotoriousMMA

But despite the mocking of their Muslim faith, Abdulmanap decided to forgive The Notorious.

And his actions proved he has indeed moved on since McGregor submitted in the fourth round of the fight.

Khabib's dad, who was denied a US visa to go to the fight in Las Vegas, wants McGregor to attend a Sambo tournament in Dagestan in December.

Sambo is a Russian combat sport and it's acronym translation means 'self-defence without weapons'.

5 Khabib won with a rear naked choke in the fourth round in Las Vegas before the scenes turned ugly Credit: Sportsfile - Subscription

5 Khabib and his dad were invited to visit Russian president Vladimir Putin following his victory earlier this month Credit: AP:Associated Press

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Nurmagomedov Sr said in a video from a car: "Distinguished guests, I invite again to the tournament our close friend [actor and former UFC fighter] Oleg Taktarov and McGregor.

"I said that I forgive him, it's important to be kind-hearted."

A friend also in the car then says McGregor would experience the hospitality of Islam and natural beauty.

Khabib is expected to reject €12million for a rematch with the Crumlin native in order to take on American Tony Ferguson.

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5 Khabib is now enjoying his time of relaxation back in Russia and enjoyed a feast with 18 'brothers' Credit: Instagram @khabib_nurmagomedov

But a showdown with Floyd Mayweather remains a possibility.

And while McGregor continues his US tour promoting his whiskey, Khabib is enjoying relaxing in Russia.

After he and his dad visited Russian president Vladimir Putin, the star is now enjoying time with his closest friends and family.

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He took to Instagram to upload a photo with 18 'brothers'.

The unbeaten lightweight champion said: "Worthy Brothers. Brothers, may Allah give you all health and good luck in life."