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Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Dustin Poirier Couldn’t Make Him Tap in Front of His Father

Reflecting on his 2019 lightweight title defense against Poirier, Khabib said he never panicked despite the tight guillotine choke in the third round. “Father said he was nervous, but it’s impossible to make me tap in front of my father,” he recalled. Khabib, who won via rear-naked choke in Abu Dhabi, said he always had control even in dangerous moments.