Conor McGregor’s Latest Theory On His Loss To Khabib Nurmagomedov Has Caused A Stir

McGregor argues he was not "smashed" by the lightweight champion.

Daniel Marland

Published Oct 20, 2020, 10:23:48 GMT+1Last updated Oct 20, 2020, 10:24:33 GMT+1

Conor McGregor has unleashed a fresh attack on bitter rival Khabib Nurmagomedov and claims he was two rounds up in their fight.

Nurmagomedov put on a dominant display at UFC 229 back in 2018 and comfortably defeated McGregor via fourth round submission.

But 'The Notorious' took to Twitter on Monday night and stated he won rounds one and three, while giving Nurmagomedov two and four "after the trip."

Conor McGregor

@TheNotoriousMMA

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Thank you sir, on the money! People are straight numb nuts in this business. Don’t know their arse from their elbow. Should be numb nuts instead of corn nuts.

MMAanalyst101

@MMAanalyst101

I should also add that he won the clinch every time. Conor’s clinch is actually very underrated. Looking forward to seeing him rematch Dustin and then move on to the Khabib rematch. Big things to come for the @TheNotoriousMMA

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On the mula! Round 1’s mine. Out struck 3-1. Elbow,knees,clatters! He held on. 2s his but I land multiple knees. One from standing after the overhand, and one from bottom into the eye socket at kimura attempt. Not a scratch end of round also. I won round 3, and 4 until the trip.

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Fans begun to argue back with the former 'Champ-champ' and asked him to explain why he was so confident.

McGregor replied and said Nurmagomedov's showing in round one was "pitiful."

Conor McGregor

@TheNotoriousMMA

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Damage! Back hands forced him to the fence. Knee into neck as he shot, after 15 seconds of opening bell. Heavy elbow right into his temple as he froze after his shot. Repeated clatters to the temple while he tries his mermaid wrap leg. Rd was 1 pitiful from him. Rd 2 saved him.

Eden Lev

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3 was yours i see the argument for 4 upntil the trip but what makes 1 yours? No disrespect

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Replying to @TariqQasim7

I won round 1. Out struck him 3 to 1 here. Elbows,knees,clatters. He held on entire round. Round 2 he won. This round had the kimura attempt you speak of. I kneed him full force into his eye socket here and broke the grip fully. A lovely shot! I won 3 also and 4 up until the trip

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Fans have reacted to McGregor's outburst and they don't agree with his take on the fight.