New Footage Shows Khabib Nearly Stopped Conor McGregor at UFC 229.
The UFC recently released new footage of the infamous UFC 229 fight between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. This new material reveals just how close the fight came to being stopped in the second round when referee Herb Dean warned McGregor to start defending himself amid a barrage of punches from his opponent.
In the second round of the fight, Khabib Nurmagomedov was dominating Conor McGregor, landing a series of relentless punches. Referee Herb Dean issued a stern warning to McGregor, telling him, “Conor, you need to fight back, now.” This crucial moment, initially overlooked, highlights how close the fight was to being stopped in Khabib’s favor.
The 2018 showdown between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of the most significant events in modern combat sports. With 2.4 million pay-per-view buys, the fight lived up to its hype, featuring intense action inside the Octagon and a notorious brawl afterward.
The newly released footage provides the most intimate view of the fight yet. It includes enhanced audio that captures not only the exchanges between the fighters but also the conversations with the referee. This gives fans a deeper insight into the dynamics of the bout.
Fans have had mixed reactions to the new footage. A McGregor supporter remarked, “He was clearly wearing Khabib out. GOAT technique.” However, the more common sentiment was that Khabib was in full control throughout the fight. One fan quipped, “Why did he stop? Conor was clearly blocking everything with his face.” Another added, “Herb did the right thing letting Khabib humiliate him for two more rounds.”
The footage also brings other moments back into focus, such as the level of trash-talking that occurred. During the moment when Dean was considering stopping the fight, Khabib taunted McGregor, saying, “What happened? Let’s talk now. Let’s talk. Let’s talk now.”
The newly released footage from UFC 229 reaffirms what many fans already knew: Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated Conor McGregor, but McGregor’s performance was gritty and determined. This additional footage enriches the narrative of one of the most anticipated and talked-about fights in MMA history.
