Khabib Nurmagomedov has admitted he allowed his heart to rule his head during his win over Conor McGregor. The UFC lightweight champion was involved in a bitter feud with his Irish rival before they fought in 2018.
And when the cage door was locked, Nurmagomedov admits he deviated from his usual tactics and tried to hurt McGregor. The 32-year-old, who won by fourth-round submission, said: "I don’t like to give people damage.
Just finish them, make them sleep. "I tried to hurt this guy [McGregor] and it was my mistake. When you become angry, you’re tired.
When I try to give him, like, punish... it was very emotional. “Then, I think, 'OK, no, no, no. I’m going to become calm now'." Nurmagomedov went on to defend his title on two further
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