Khabib Nurmagomedov dethrones Jon Jones to become UFC's No 1 pound-for-pound fighter

At UFC 254, Khabib Nurmagomedov delivered ar dominant performance as he stopped Justin Gaethje in second round via a triangle choke. However, during post-fight octagon interview, Eagle anunced his retirement and made a major request to Dana White and team. Khabib Nurmagomedov, who has highest win percent in UFC (alongside Kamaru Usman), rose through ranks in last eight years and was occupying . 2 spot in Pond-For-Pound rankings before UFC 254.

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UFC Pound for Pound rankings: Promotion fulfils Khabib Nurmagomedov’s wish

At octagon interview, undefeated lightweight champion asked UFC to put him at top of P4P rankings as he had a desire to leave at top. Later, Dana White hailed Khabib Nurmagomedov has “ GOAT” and on Tuesday fulfilled his wish. Khabib Nurmagomedov is w . 1 Pound-For-Pound fighter in world, dethroning former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones.

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UFC Pound for Pound rankings: Khabib’s reaction on becoming #1 UFC fighter

After updated rankings were anunced, Khabib Nurmagomedov took to Instagram and expressed his enthusiasm. “It was work of my life. I never got anything easy and thing was given to me because I’m a nice guy,” wrote Eagle. Nurmagomedov added that his belief in Allah, his far’s advice, hard work and patience were premier elements behind his success.

“Hard work, hope for Allah and patience, this three-ingredient helps me to get successful, and of course, control and advice from my Far, who invested in me a lot of time and work,” Khabib Nurmagomedov added.

While Khabib Nurmagomedov topped P4P rankings, his UFC 254 opponent Justin Gaethje slipped to 10th spot, behind Dustin Poirier, Max Holloway and Petr Yan respectively. Khabib’s arch rival Cor McGregor, on or hand, moved to 11th spot. “Yes! Double 1 on pound for pound list! Awesome,” wrote Cor McGregor while reacting to his ranking.

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Updated UFC Men’s Pound For Pound rankings

1. Khabib Nurmagomedov (Rank increased by 1)
2. Jon Jones (Rank decreased by 1)
3. Israel Adesanya
4. Stipe Miocic
5. Kamaru Usman
6. Alexander Volkavski
7. Dustin Poirier (Rank increased by 1)
8. Max Holloway (Rank increased by 1)
9. Petr Yan (Rank increased by 1)
10. Justin Gaethje (Rank decreased by 3)
11. Cor McGregor
12. Robert Whittaker
13. Tony Ferguson
14. Deiveson Figueiredo
15. Francis Nganu

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