Nurmagomedov

Nurmagomedov s first fight in 13 months would be an appropriate farewell for one of the most dynamic competitors in recent mma history.

Nurmagomedov. This is the mma version of the classic boxer versus slugger bout with gaethje s punching power and damaging strikes pitted against nurmagomedov s olympic medalist level wrestling. Nurmagomedov s focus almost exclusively was on building his legacy in hopes of pleasing his beloved father and trainer the late abdulmanap who died in july following complications due to covid 19. Khabib nurmagomedov wanted to make a statement saturday at ufc 254 and show the world that he is the top pound for pound fighter in the world. After winning the vacant belt against al iaquinta at ufc 223 in april 2018 nurmagomedov submitted rival mcgregor at ufc 229 in october 2018.

In september 2019 nurmagomedov submitted poirier at ufc 242. The dagestan born grappling specialist developed a well. Justin gaethje with official sherdog mixed martial arts stats photos videos and more for the lightweight fighter from. Nurmagomedov entered the contest as the 500 favorite while poirier came into the octagon as the 350 underdog.

Khabib nurmagomedov just retired from mma after choking out justin gaethje at ufc 254. Nurmagomedov is unrelenting in employing forward pressure that causes opponents to wilt some early and some late. The bout started slowly as the two looked to gauge distance. Nurmagomedov not only made that statement but also.

But at the end of the event nurmagomedov s hand is the one that has been. Nurmagomedov 32 will seek his third successful ufc lightweight title defense against gaethje. Khabib essentially said he doesn t want to continue in the sport without his father who passed away. Khabib nurmagomedov breaking news and and highlights for ufc 254 fight vs.