Issues bought extremely private between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor main into their battle at UFC 229.
The pair had already been traded pictures on social media for years earlier than their eventual matchup six years in the past. Although he did effectively to keep away from exhibiting it, ‘The Eagle’ was pushed to the brink by the Irishman’s mental warfare.
Years after the mud settled on the affair, Khabib Nurmagomedov has revealed how he felt towards Conor McGregor within the build-up to their conflict.
“It was a really emotional time, however on the identical time, it was my emotions,” Khabib mentioned concerning his feud with McGregor. “I actually wished to chew someone’s coronary heart.”
“I simply attempt to chew his coronary heart, . I do not know perhaps you possibly can really feel this or not. I’m ‘The Eagle’, .”
“When Eagle is hungry, it is not good. He has to hunt… When the promotion promoted this battle, they should anticipate one thing [to happen].”
“After they know all my staff and after they know we do not play. We compete, we do not play. You can not play MMA.”
“You’ll be able to play soccer, you possibly can play American soccer, you possibly can play hockey, however you can not play MMA. You need to battle, that is [the] preventing sport.”
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Khabib later spoke of his present relationship with McGregor.
“What occurs in Vegas stays in Vegas. I simply do not take into consideration this…”
“Lots of people, on a regular basis, they remind me of this example [with McGregor], however my thoughts is totally different in different methods.”
Khabib Nurmagomedov handled Conor McGregor and pushed forward with two extra title defenses earlier than calling an end to his career.
Whereas many had been unhappy to see one of many best to ever compete dangle up the gloves, the Dagestani was simply fulfilling the promise of retirement that he made to his mom.
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