The Dagestani MMA scene has witnessed a massive rise ever since Khabib Nurmagomedov graced the Octagon. ‘The Eagle’ dominated the lightweight realm with ease before laying down his gloves and retiring as an undefeated UFC lightweight champion. But the Dagestani team is reminiscent of a hydra. You retire one head, and another pops right back up!

That’s exactly what happened in the lightweight division following Nurmagomedov’s retirement. Islam Makhachev wasted almost no time rising up and defeating Charles Oliveira to become the new lightweight champion. And while Usman Nurmagomedov (despite the doping troubles) has been dominating the arena at Bellator FC, Umar Nurmagomedov has been rising the ladder in the UFC’s bantamweight division. But the one question that the entire fighting community has been wondering about is whether Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov have the strength to surpass ‘The Eagle’. Well, we asked Open AI’s ChatGPT for its opinion, and here’s what the AI had to say.

Will Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov overtake Khabib? AI answers

Going on an undefeated spree for 29 bouts is something that not many can achieve. But ‘The Eagle’ wasn’t just any other fighter. With the guidance from his late father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, combined with the hardened conditions of the Dagestani mountains, the former lightweight champ had developed a strength that helped him dominate the arena against the strongest of opponents. Of course, it was his rivalry against Conor McGregor that boosted his popularity, but securing wins against Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje pushed him towards the legendary status and got him inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. 

However, things are a bit different in the case of Islam Makhachev. He has already defended his lightweight title thrice. This has tied him up with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s 3 successful title defenses. But Makhachev didn’t stop there. He is now set to take on Arman Tsarukyan for his 4th consecutive title defense. As per the artificial intelligence, Makhachev has the highest probability of surpassing ‘The Eagle’. After all, he’s trying to go up in the weight class and become a double champion. 

The AI wrote, “Makhachev has shown elite grappling, improved striking, and the ability to adapt under pressure, as evidenced by his victories over Charles Oliveira and Alexander Volkanovski. If Islam moves up to welterweight and secures a second belt, he could cement himself as the most accomplished Dagestani fighter.” No wonder, Makhachev is known as Khabib 2.0. But what about ‘The Eagle’s cousin?

Just like his elder brother, ‘Young Eagle’ has remained undefeated throughout his MMA career. Currently set to go up against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 311, it might not take long for the 29-year-old to become the bantamweight champion and reign for a long time. And that’s exactly what the AI believed. “Undefeated and already a force in the bantamweight division, his well-rounded game and relentless pace make him a future title contender. Given his youth and skill set, Umar could potentially dominate the division for years, accumulating more title defenses than Khabib,” claimed ChatGPT.

While Umar Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev were on the rise, the AI provided another name that’s destined to dominate the MMA cage. Let me give you a hint. This fighter has been dominating the Octagon with just one eye. Still don’t get it? Don’t worry. Let’s shine some light right on top of him. 

ChatGPT reveals surprising name who will revolutionize Dagestani MMA

While the Dagestani fighting style often revolves around strong grappling skills, there is one UFC prospect who left the fighting community in awe with his striking prowess. It’s none other than Sharaputdin Magomedov. Open AI’s ChatGPT answered, “Prediction: By 2030, Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov will hold records and titles that may surpass Khabib’s legacy, but Shara Bullet will bring an entirely new dimension of excitement to the Dagestani dominance in MMA.” 

You do remember the double spinning back fist that earned ‘Shara Bullet’ his second-round KO win over Armen Petrosyan at UFC 308, don’t you? On top of that, the one-eyed Dagestani middleweight prospect has won 12 of his 15 victories via KO. He made his stance known even outside the Octagon when he allegedly confronted a couple for PDA, but that’s a story for another time. 

The artificial intelligence predicted that the #14 middleweight contender could become a champion in the future, adding a “unique flavor to Dagestan’s legacy.” While Magomedov lacks strong grappling skills, he loves to execute flashy strikes, just like he did at UFC 308. Added to that, his knockout power and unorthodox striking style, the undefeated middleweight has become a fan favorite. And if he can develop his grappling skills, no one could stop him from reigning the middleweight realm. 

Do you agree with ChatGPT’s prediction? Or is Khabib Nurmagomedov’s record unbreakable? Let us know what you think in the comments down below.