Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov appear nearly sure to conflict as soon as once more following the Irishman’s win at UFC 246, however is the Russian champion accountable for the brand new humble model of McGregor we noticed on Saturday night time?
If the UFC 229 encounter between McGregor and Khabib was a burden on the Irishman earlier than, throughout and after the combat, Saturday’s fast destruction of Donald Cerrone in Las Vegas was something however.
The build-up to the combat was marked by a brand new respectful tone employed by McGregor, as he paid tribute to Cerrone and his group – phrases which had been echoed as soon as McGregor finally had his hand raised following his 40-second win.
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It was a far cry from the dangerous blood which encapsulated McGregor’s first assembly with Nurmagomedov, and among the Dagestani’s followers say that the fourth-round submission win that their man scored on that October night time is accountable for McGregor’s obvious change of focus in his combat profession.
Khabib show what he stated very long time in the past. And now we are able to see @TheNotoriousMMA extra humble and extra respect. Congrats @TeamKhabib @AliAbdelaziz00 #UFC246 pic.twitter.com/7bR0LNkjnH
— Feisal Abby Rezal (@abakman18) January 19, 2020
Khabib stated he wished to humble Conor McGregor and look how well mannered he’s now 😂 giving his opponent brow kisses 😭😭
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) January 19, 2020
After the combat, the Russian left the cage to assault a number of members of McGregor’s coaching workers, whereas a few of his teammates initiated a confrontation with McGregor contained in the cage.
The incident was met with fury by UFC president Dana White, whereas the Nevada State Athletic Fee slapped prohibitive punishments on all concerned.
UFC president Dana White indicated after the combat that McGregor is prone to obtain a second alternative with Khabib following his easy win on Saturday – and a number of other of the Russian champion’s followers have taken to sending out a collection of pevious social media salvos by which they counsel that their fighter is the impetus for Conor McGregor 2.zero.
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“I can consider we will combat as a result of I really need this man,” Nurmagomedov stated final yr. “Make him humble, a little bit bit train him. Not solely smash however, like, change his face. I wish to change his face.”
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