r/ufc • u/SpecialistLost6572 • 1d ago

Khabib's mindset on Conor fight 😮

No wonder Khabib is 29-0 💪

"I am preparing for war & he gives me this excuse that this is only just business."

When i catch his neck, choke him & he tapped.

I was like he brings thousands of people from Ireland here in different part of world & you tap in front of them & you talk about being a warrior." - Khabib

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u/BigTedBear 1d ago

Makes you wonder if Khabib thought about releasing the hold and just “Smeshing” too his heart’s content till he beat the lucky charms out of him.

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u/iroquoispliskinV 1d ago

Or as the commentary team would say Conor conserving energy

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u/Deleena24 1d ago

Once he knew he was hurting Connor he wasn't letting go. Even after the tap Herb Dean had to break the hold himself.

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u/psychedelijams 1d ago

He pretty much did this for the first four rounds. He’s been quoted in interviews before the fight saying he didn’t want to end it early, but make Conor suffer instead.