Published 11:13 IST, April 24th 2020

When Conor McGregor's son attacked a Khabib cutout pre-fight; Watch video

Conor McGregor's three-year-old son was pictured knocking down a cutout of UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov before UFC 229 took place.

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b-blood rivalry between Cor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov broke all barriers as both men held back thing while launching verbal jabs at each or. Throughout ir pre-fight segment, Cor McGregor shot vem at Khabib which ultimately led to infamous brawl in aftermath of UFC 229. However, things took a cheeky turn when Cor McGregor used his 3-year-old son to belittle undefeated Dstani. Here’s how what happened during McGregor vs Khabib pre-fight.

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Cor McGregor son attacks Khabib Nurmagomedov’s photo in McGregor vs Khabib pre-fight session

Cor McGregor and his teammate Dillon Danis used a photo of Khabib and instructed McGregor's son to keep hitting likeness. Cor McGregor’s first child Cor McGregor Jr duly obliged as he went on to kck down Khabib’s photo with several punches. 

However, scenario was completely different in main event of UFC 229. Khabib Nurmagomedov unleashed one-sided dominance over Cor McGregor before choking him out in Round 4. lightweight champion n jumped off c and attacked Cor’s teammate Dillon Danis with things spiralling out of control after fight. Khabib was immediately taken away from octagon-side and was handed a periodic suspension from UFC.

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UFC: Cor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov 2 update

A rematch has been on cards for a while w but Khabib appears to be ducking Cor McGregor as he has shown interest in running it back. However, UFC president Dana White believes that Cor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov are going to lock horns once again. Cor McGregor is reportedly interested in facing Khabib Nurmagomedov for second time in his career as he has alrey been vocal about it in several public appearances. However, any rematch between two will have to wait for a considerable amount of time as Khabib Nurmagomedov is t slated to feature in UFC till September. Even n, he will most likely face winner of Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje, should fight go through amid situation surrounding coronavirus. 

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11:13 IST, April 24th 2020