Khabib vs Usman would be the greatest fight in UFC history. But alas, this fight is not destined to be. And we can only dream about how their fight would go. It’s no secret that Khabib had a hard time with a weight race up to 70 kilograms. If he decides to return to the sport, the ideal option would be to move up to welterweight, where Kamaru Usman now rules. The Nigerian dominates even more confidently than Khabib once did. He has not lost since 2014 and destroys all significant contenders for the belt. Nurmagomedov may become his next victim, because Usman literally has no weak points. Even in the ground game, the Russian will have an extremely difficult time with Kamaru. He would definitely have given Nurmagomedov the most difficult fight: Usman fights well, is dangerous in striking technique, and what weaknesses could the Eagle be able to find on him?
Former UFC fighter Mike Swick believes that if anyone can beat Khabib, it’s Islam Makhachev. Stylistically, Islam is a little different from Nurmagomedov, acting even more aggressively and assertively. His judo skills are admired even by the former sparring partners of the Eagle, who note the superiority of Islam over Khabib. If the two friends met the octagon under some incredible circumstances, then Khabib is unlikely to be considered a favorite.
Khabib is one of the greatest fighters in history, at the optimal athletic age. Be that as it may, Nurmagomedov ended his career and is unlikely to change his mind. He had good reasons to leave the sport. But if the Eagle does return to the octagon, we will be very happy to see it. Any fight with any fighter and in any weight.
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