John McCarthy, the legendary referee, found similarities between the former UFC champion in two divisions Conor McGregor and current middleweight prospect. Khamzat Chimaev. John noted that Conor is always good in the first round, and then he starts to slow down.
“Khamzat showed the same weakness (as McGregor - note), and physical fitness had nothing to do with it. He doesn't know how to control a fight when he's tired. At some points you need to stop, take a breath of air and calm down. In that case, he might be able to come back and maintain the momentum...,” McCarthy said.
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