Former UFC two-weight champion Henry Cejudo believes Khabib Nurmagomedov needed a career-best performance to beat Conor McGregor.
McGregor famously took on the challenge of undefeated star Nurmagomedov in one of the most iconic rivalries in UFC history back in 2018. The Irishman competed well in the opening three rounds, but was submitted in the fourth stanza with the Russian tightening a sickening choke hold to halt the contest.
Despite the contest ending in chaos with both men involved in a mass brawl inside the octagon, McGregor received praise for his performance against a formidable opposition. And former two-weight champion Cejudo believes the conquered fighter showed his capabilities when coming up against one of his opponent's career-best displays.