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Both Conor and Khabib are skilled fighters and in previous fights have been disciplined in the early rounds to stick to strategy. The only time Conor has strayed from it is when cardio has let them down. Will be interesting as I see Khabib winning in a fight between two high level specialists due to AKA game planning over SBG strategy.
Firas Zahabi came out to say he doesn't have high expectations for the fight
https://www.lowkickmma.com/firas-za...ave-high-expectations-for-khabib-vs-mcgregor/
While many think Conor only has the first 2 rounds I believe SBG strategy will have him maintaining distance and see him working harder in round 3 and 4. Conor is better with his movement than Khabib when fresh and will utilise this in earlier rounds without overworking.
My thoughts round by round
Round 1 - Will be very uneventful with a long feel out process and Conor moving for angles and distance. Don't see any major action from either this round as both respect the other's strength. Khabib 10-9
Round 2 - I see Conor moving in to work angles, throwing a few combinations to keep Khabib wary and Khabib looking for the southpaw lead leg off combos. Khabib getting a few takedowns with Conor popping up without taking too much damage. Conor's TDD isn't great however he is good at scrambling back to his feet (I see Conor being too active on his back and avoiding major damage). Khabib - 10-9
Round 3 - Conor lifting efforts and putting more power behind, stick and move quickly to not be cut off. I don't see Khabib being effective this round and see it being an easy round for Conor. Conor 10-9
Round 4 - Conor landing more shots on Khabib and testing him, becoming a bit more reckless with planting lead leg on combos and Khabib picking him up off one of the combos. Conor 10-9
Round 5 - Khabib coming out fast for a takedown, successful off the first one or two and dominating round. Khabib 10-9
Outcome: Decision with Khabib 48-47
Firas Zahabi came out to say he doesn't have high expectations for the fight
https://www.lowkickmma.com/firas-za...ave-high-expectations-for-khabib-vs-mcgregor/
“So I think they’re gonna be really on their game plan that night. It’s going play their game for real, the way they really play it. That’s McGregor at a distance, sniping, and that’s Khabib up-close, in personal, tying up, clinching."
While many think Conor only has the first 2 rounds I believe SBG strategy will have him maintaining distance and see him working harder in round 3 and 4. Conor is better with his movement than Khabib when fresh and will utilise this in earlier rounds without overworking.
My thoughts round by round
Round 1 - Will be very uneventful with a long feel out process and Conor moving for angles and distance. Don't see any major action from either this round as both respect the other's strength. Khabib 10-9
Round 2 - I see Conor moving in to work angles, throwing a few combinations to keep Khabib wary and Khabib looking for the southpaw lead leg off combos. Khabib getting a few takedowns with Conor popping up without taking too much damage. Conor's TDD isn't great however he is good at scrambling back to his feet (I see Conor being too active on his back and avoiding major damage). Khabib - 10-9
Round 3 - Conor lifting efforts and putting more power behind, stick and move quickly to not be cut off. I don't see Khabib being effective this round and see it being an easy round for Conor. Conor 10-9
Round 4 - Conor landing more shots on Khabib and testing him, becoming a bit more reckless with planting lead leg on combos and Khabib picking him up off one of the combos. Conor 10-9
Round 5 - Khabib coming out fast for a takedown, successful off the first one or two and dominating round. Khabib 10-9
Outcome: Decision with Khabib 48-47