Khabib Nurmagomedov was insulted on a number of occasions before the biggest fight in UFC history, but the Russian had the last laugh in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
After all the talk, Conor McGregor tapped at the end of round four after Nurmagomedov locked in one of his famous submission holds, retaining his lightweight crown.
It was a fight dominated by Khabib.
During the second round of the fight, the champion knocked 'Notorious' to the floor and went to town on him, shouting "Let's talk now" as he pummeled the Irish fighter. It was quite a sight.
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The pair clearly exchanged words in the octagon throughout the bout and people think they've picked up what was said at the end of round three.
Just check out the below clip from Reddit user Yolodd
As the horn sounds at the end of the round with Khabib having McGregor clinched up against the fence, Conor appears to say in his ear, "It's only business",
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It is believed Khabib then turns and yells, "Aye, I guess so!".
The fight may have been business to Conor, but it was clearly personal to Khabib, who later jumped the octagon and attacked McGregor's trainer, Dillon Danis.
People think this is the moment Conor tried to explain his actions, with some even saying it could be an apology.
Khabib's out of character antics after the fight came as a result of the many insults McGregor aimed at him, his religion and his family in the build-up to this fight.
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Not to mention the bus incident.
Khabib jumped the cage, an incensed McGregor climbed up and threw a punch at one of Khabib's team, with even more carnage occuring when some of the Russian's entourage stormed the Octagon and attacked the 'Notorious' fighter.
Thoughts on the above footage? Was the "It's only business" gesture a sign that McGregor was apologetic for his actions?
Let us know in the comments below.
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