Khabib Nurmagomedov, a former competitor in the UFC Lightweight division, holds the record for the longest reign as UFC Lightweight Champion, maintaining the title from April 2018 to March 2021. He retired from professional MMA competition with an undefeated record of 29 wins.
Nurmagomedov is widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists in history and was honored with induction into the UFC Hall of Fame on June 30, 2022. Now, let’s explore the current UFC champions who are considered potential challengers capable of defeating Khabib.
Three UFC Champions Who Could Face Khabib Nurmagomedov in a Thrilling Matchup
Islam Makhachev vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov
While Khabib Nurmagomedov is officially retired, it’s interesting to speculate about potential matchups, such as Makhachev versus Nurmagomedov. Makhachev, the current lightweight champion, receives coaching from Khabib. In such a scenario, Makhachev’s active fighting style and skills could give him an edge, possibly resulting in a victory over Nurmagomedov.
Leon Edwards vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov
Edwards is presently active in the UFC’s Welterweight division and holds the title of UFC Welterweight Champion. He also ranks #3 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings. A matchup between Nurmagomedov and Edwards at 170lbs promises to be thrilling and would undoubtedly make for an exciting fight in the welterweight category.
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Ilia Topuria vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov
Ilia Topuria is an active competitor in the UFC’s Featherweight division and holds the title of UFC Featherweight Champion. He currently ranks #5 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings. If Topuria were to challenge Khabib at 155 pounds, his striking abilities could be decisive in securing a victory.
