Issues received 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 properly to keep away from displaying it, ‘The Eagle’ was pushed to the brink by the Irishman’s psychological 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 similar time, it was my emotions,” Khabib mentioned relating to his feud with McGregor. “I actually wished to chew anyone’s coronary heart.”
“I simply attempt to chew his coronary heart, you recognize. I do not know perhaps you’ll be able to really feel this or not. I’m ‘The Eagle’, you recognize.”
“When Eagle is hungry, it is not good. He has to hunt… When the promotion promoted this battle, they need to count on one thing [to happen].”
“Once they know all my workforce and after they know we do not play. We compete, we do not play. You can not play MMA.”
“You may play soccer, you’ll be able to play American soccer, you’ll be able to play hockey, however you can’t play MMA. It’s a must to battle, that is [the] combating 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 completely different in different methods.”
Khabib Nurmagomedov handled Conor McGregor and pushed forward with two extra title defenses earlier than calling an finish to his profession.
Whereas many had been unhappy to see one of many biggest to ever compete cling up the gloves, the Dagestani was simply fulfilling the promise of retirement that he made to his mom.
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