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#2. Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor - UFC 229
In defeating one of the best strikers in MMA, Khabib Nurmagomedov proved how underrated he was as a striker. At UFC 229, Khabib faced the biggest rival of his career, Conor McGregor. He heavily outstruck 'Notorious' before submitting him in round four via neck crank.
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While a good percentage of his 70 significant strikes landed in ground-and-pound, Khabib shocked the world when he chose to trade blows with McGregor in stand-up. The exact moment where 'The Eagle' impressed fight fans with his striking was when his right overhand stunned McGregor and caused him to trip early in round two.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov landed a higher volume of strikes on Conor McGregor and didn't just out grapple the Irishman but also beat him in his own game.
#1. Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje - UFC 254
In his last fight before retiring as the undisputed and undefeated UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov took on one of the most lethal strikers in the promotion. Khabib submitted Justin Gaethje early in round two but engaged on his feet for most of the fight.
While 'The Eagle' did not outstrike Justin Gaethje as such, he traded blows with him with utmost confidence. Khabib Nurmagomedov also nullified Gaethje's vicious leg kicks by pressing him and putting him on his heels. In the process, he landed 26 significant strikes on 'The Highlight,' including a number of punishing body kicks, beautiful jabs, and one-two combos.
It was only in the dying seconds of round one that Khabib Nurmagomedov took Gaethje down with a double-leg.
Khabib wrapped up the affair early in round two after a few more exchanges that caused 'The Highlight' to start bleeding. He submitted Gaethje via triangle choke, defending his belt for the third and last time.
