Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of best lightweight fighters in UFC and is yet to lose a fight in his career. Dstani fighter is kwn for his grappling skills and high-level dominance inside octagon with a record of 28-0. He has recently defended his lightweight belt against interim champion Dustin Poirier at UFC 242 and re are several lightweight fighters waiting for ir chance to get taste of a title shot. Eagle made his UFC return after nearly a year out from octagon and is one of most active pound-for-pound fighters in UFC.

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UFC Khabib Nurmagomedov fight news

If social media posts are considered, Khabib is challenged all time by his fellow UFC fighters and boxers all around world. MMA veterans consider Khabib to be a great grappling machine who mauls his opponents while re is a different section who thinks Khabib’s striking is aver and he is highly beatable in standup. Undefeated boxer Floyd Maywear was also rumoured to be Khabib’s opponent after UFC 229 but deal never materialised. Nate Diaz also gave a hint about wanting to fight Khabib but American came back to UFC in welterweight division and fight is where close to being in talks.

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UFC: Khabib Nurmagomedov rivals

Tony Ferguson

Tony Ferguson is considered to be most valid rival of Khabib Nurmagomedov at this point in time. bout between Khabib and Tony has been cancelled twice by UFC and fans desperately want to see m clash. Tony is a supreme fighter with a 12-fight win streak at this point. His jiu-jitsu skills are terrific and Khabib’s ground game can be challenged highly by El Cucuy. UFC president Dana White has stated that if thing goes wrong, Khabib vs Tony will be next fight for lightweight belt.

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Cor McGregor

Irish superstar fought against Khabib Nurmagomedov in one of most infamous PPV of UFC at UFC 229 in Las Vegas. Khabib dominated entire match and put down McGregor with a heavy right hand. McGregor looked helpless throughout match and finally tapped out in third round after being attacked by a rear-naked choke. After UFC 242, Cor McGregor tweeted about wanting a rematch against Khabib at Moscow. If Tony Ferguson steps aside, Dana White wants Cor vs Khabib 2 on his UFC PPV list.

Justin Gaethje

Justin Gaethje is currently at fourth spot in lightweight rankings. However, veterans and fans consider him to be a perfect opponent for champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Justin Gaethje is a tremendous striker with great ability of kickboxing and that can be a lethal weapon against a grappler. Gaethje has recently defeated Barboza and is going strong and steady in lightweight division.

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