Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov have been embroiled in a deep rivalry, and up to date footage additional proves that.
When the 2 icons met contained in the cage, Khabib was the newly topped UFC light-weight king after capturing the vacant strap. McGregor was the alternative, getting back from a two yr octagon layoff in hopes of recapturing gold that was as soon as his.
It appears with every passing month, Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s rivalry worsens. Whereas it is outdated footage, UFC launched a video from their battle in 2018.
Followers now get to witness what was stated through the intense moments in-between rounds. The video exhibits a drained McGregor being consoled and pushed by his head coach, John Kavanagh. On the opposite aspect of the cage, we see Khabib accompanied by long-term buddy and coaching companion Islam Makhachev.
‘The Eagle’ stares down his opponent earlier than muttering the phrases ‘f***ing b*tch’. The noise within the enviornment grew however the dejected Irishman sat and listened to his corners recommendation — as an alternative of being an amazing showman as he usually is.
Try the transient however thrilling video of Conof McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov beneath.
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What’s subsequent for Conor McGregor?
Regardless of guarantees of his return, Conor McGregor hasn’t competed below the UFC banner in over three years.
‘The Infamous’ final made the stroll to the octagon in a trilogy conflict in opposition to Dustin Poirier. The bout was lower quick when the previous two-division UFC champion horrifically broke his leg.
Since then, all eyes have been on a possible comeback for the Dublin native. Rumors started heating up and a possible battle date was confirmed for a Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler matchup.
Sadly for followers, this nonetheless hasn’t come to fruition and doubts proceed to encompass the battle. At 36, time is not on the aspect of McGregor and it is unclear whether or not he’ll step into the octagon sooner or later.
