UFC Classic: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor | FREE FIGHT

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McGregor applies early pressure on Khabib in the fight but struggles to defend against Khabib's takedowns and ground control, leading to Khabib's victory by submission in the fourth round and retaining his UFC lightweight championship title.

Insights

  • Khabib Nurmagomedov's grappling skills and ground control were pivotal in his victory over Conor McGregor, showcasing his dominance through strategic leg maneuvers and relentless pressure against the fence.
  • Conor McGregor's attempts to tire Khabib out with takedowns and conserve energy were overshadowed by Khabib's superior grappling technique, leading to McGregor's defeat despite his efforts to secure a knockout later in the fight.

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Recent questions

  • How did Khabib Nurmagomedov defeat Conor McGregor?

    By executing four takedowns and winning by submission.

  • What was Conor McGregor's strategy against Khabib Nurmagomedov?

    To tire Khabib out with takedowns and secure a knockout later.

  • How did Khabib Nurmagomedov control Conor McGregor on the ground?

    By trapping McGregor's legs and utilizing ground and pound.

  • What was Conor McGregor's response to Khabib Nurmagomedov's takedowns?

    McGregor defended well and tried to stuff Khabib's takedowns.

  • How did Khabib Nurmagomedov's ground control impact the fight?

    It led to McGregor's defeat by submission in the fourth round.

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Summary

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McGregor vs Khabib: Ground Control Battle

  • McGregor applies early pressure on Khabib, aiming to force a shot out of him.
  • Khabib grabs McGregor's ankles, attempting a takedown by crossing his legs.
  • McGregor defends well, trying to stuff Khabib's takedown.
  • Khabib excels at trapping legs, preventing McGregor from getting up.
  • McGregor remains calm, conserving energy as Khabib controls him on the ground.
  • Khabib's grappling expertise involves crossing and straightening legs to maintain control.
  • McGregor struggles to escape Khabib's ground control, leading to a dominant position for Khabib.
  • Khabib's ground and pound technique is relentless, causing trouble for McGregor.
  • McGregor attempts to gas out Khabib by covering up and conserving energy.
  • McGregor shows signs of fatigue, while Khabib remains composed and continues to dominate with ground control.

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Nurmagomedov dominates McGregor in UFC fight.

  • McGregor attempted to tire his opponent with takedowns but aimed to secure a knockout later in the fight, showcasing his jabbing front kick to the body, a move he effectively used against Chad Mendes. Despite McGregor's efforts, Khabib Nurmagomedov's grappling skills and control on the ground proved dominant, with Nurmagomedov executing four out of seven takedowns and ultimately winning by submission with a rear naked choke in the fourth round.
  • Nurmagomedov's strategic use of his legs in grappling, along with his relentless pressure against the fence, showcased his superior control and technique, leading to McGregor's defeat. McGregor's attempts to escape and defend were thwarted by Nurmagomedov's skillful utilization of his legs for control, culminating in Nurmagomedov retaining his UFC lightweight championship title.
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