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MAKHACHKALA, RUSSIA – OCTOBER 27, 2020: UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is welcomed at a city airport. Nurmagomedov defeated American mixed martial artist Justin Gaethje in the second round at UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi on October 24, 2020, and then announced his retirement after 29 victories and no losses in his career. Press Office of the Head of the Republic of Dagestan/TASS THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Photo by Press Office of the Head of the TASS via Getty Images)
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MAKHACHKALA, RUSSIA – OCTOBER 27, 2020: UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is welcomed at a city airport. Nurmagomedov defeated American mixed martial artist Justin Gaethje in the second round at UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi on October 24, 2020, and then announced his retirement after 29 victories and no losses in his career. Press Office of the Head of the Republic of Dagestan/TASS THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Photo by Press Office of the Head of the TASS via Getty Images)
Khabib Nurmagomedov was absolutely unstoppable during his championship run at the UFC. During his stint, ‘The Eagle’ absolutely dominated some of the greatest fighters in the world and made his way to the top of the division. In his professional career, the Russian boasts a record of 29 wins and no losses.
Nurmagomedov was an elite wrestler and used his insane ground game to win his bouts against the best fighters in the world. In a recent video, Khabib revealed one of the best strikers he’s fought against in his time at the UFC.
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He said,” I think Michael Johnson have one of the cleanest boxing skills in UFC history, in lightweight history. For sure. Little bit similar, my opinion, not because I fight with him, not because of that. We can watch how many tough opponents he just beat.”
He then went on to compare Johnson to the lightweight fighter, Bobby Green. Khabib said,” he (Bobby Green) little bit similar, little bit. If you wanna finish him you have to break him.”
Nurmagomedov faced Michael Johnson at UFC 205 on November 12th, 2016. He won the fight via third-round submission.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov on Islam Makhachev vs. Bobby Green
Islam Makhachev will be returning to UFC action this weekend and will take on the American fighter Bobby ‘King’ Green in a five-round bout. Makhachev is currently training under the tutelage of Khabib and is on an incredible winning streak (9 wins).
In the recent video of Anatomy of a Fighter, Khabib spoke about Islam Makhachev and his upcoming opponent for UFC Vegas 49, Bobby Green.
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He said,” Islam is a much better fighter than him (Green), like fighting IQ. Like physically, mentally, wrestling, grappling, winning streak, experience. Maybe experience same, but even like there is levels, you know. There is fighters there is champions and there is elite. My opinion is like Islam is elite in UFC right now. “
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Do you agree with Khabib about Islam Makhachev being an elite fighter? Who do you think will land the victory at UFC Vegas 49? Let us know in the comments section below.
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