There’s no denying that 29-year-old Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of the most frightening contenders in the UFC.
The proud Dagestani is undefeated after 25 fights and recently thrashed top lightweight contender Edson Barboza at UFC 219. ‘The Eagle’ walked through Barboza’s best strikes and pulverized him on the ground, utilizing his world-class Sambo to completely overwhelm the Brazilian.
Nurmagomedov isn’t the most refined striker, but his grappling, pressure and seemingly unlimited cardio make him a nightmare match-up for anyone in the lightweight division, especially current champion Conor McGregor, who has struggled to maintain his conditioning in the later rounds.