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Lockhart discusses the intense, yet methodically planned, training leading up to the fight. For Khabib, the preparation window was approximately ten weeks, a period during which meticulous attention was paid to every aspect of his performance, especially his takedown defenses and striking strategy. Lockhart notes specific moments in the fight, such as Khabib’s beautifully timed overhand right in the second round—an example of how well the preparation paid off until the inevitable fatigue set in.