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Rivalries are the lifeblood of MMA, igniting the fervor of fans and athletes alike. Yet, among the countless fierce clashes, none resonate like the intense battle between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. The saga that unfolded in the buildup and aftermath of UFC 229 took fans on an unforgettable journey.

The buildup to the monumental clash was a whirlwind of verbal sparring, accusations, and altercations. Five years later, the echoes of McGregor vs. Nurmagomedov are still loud in the MMA community. Recently, an integral part of the Irishman’s team discussed never-heard-before details that surprised every listener.

The build-up of Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov comes to light

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Looking back at the super fight, Dillon Danis was an integral part of Conor McGregor’s camp. Recently, Danis shed light on the behind-the-scenes dynamics that played out during that period. Speaking about the McGregor vs. Nurmagomedov fight, Danis offered a candid perspective on the serious nature of the camp.

“Serious, that camp that fight was a very serious fight. He’s talked about… he didn’t do some of the right things that he should have done. But it was very serious,” he said. Moreover, he dismissed the notion that McGregor didn’t take the rivalry seriously, emphasizing that he indeed approached it with the utmost dedication.

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“That’s another thing, I think people think Conor doesn’t take his sh*t serious. He takes it very seriously, he deals with a lot of stuff too,” the MMA fighter added. Further, ‘El Jefe’ revealed that the Irishman was a key figure in promoting the bout. According to him, McGregor shouldered the immense pressure and was the face of that fight. “He was the one that was carrying the promotion, he was the one making everything.”

The support between these two teammates goes both ways as evident from McGregor’s backing of Danis for the Paul fight.

Conor McGregor backs up Dillon Danis

Dillon Danis faces Logan Paul on October 14th, and his friend McGregor has his back! In a recent appearance, ‘The Notorious’ voiced unwavering confidence in Danis’ prospects. With a deep-seated belief in Danis’ victory, the Irishman boldly asserted that Paul was already retracing his steps.

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According to McGregor, “Dillon will win, for sure! They are already backtracking right now, they woke an animal”. Further, leveraging their years of camaraderie and shared training experiences, McGregor highlighted his pivotal role in shaping Danis’ preparation.

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“I know Dillon years and I have trained with him many times. I have helped, I am guiding him for this and I guarantee a win. So I hope the lad shows up,” McGregor added. With the recent press conference featuring Danis and Paul, fans’ excitement is already on 7th heaven. How do you think this fight plays out? Comment down below.

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