Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of the best fighters to compete in the Octagon. Nurmagomedov’s popularity paved the way for fellow Dagestani fighters in the UFC. It seems like undefeated UFC middleweight Sharabutdin Magomedov is a beneficiary of Nurmagomedov’s accomplishments.
Magomedov has only fought once in the UFC, defeating Bruno Silva at UFC 294. His second fight with the promotion is on the upcoming UFC Saudi Arabia fight night, where he will face promotional newcomer Joilton Lutterbach.
Sharabutdin Magomedov praises Khabib Nurmagomedov
Magomedov recently appeared in an interview with Red Corner MMA, where he spoke highly of Nurmagomedov. “Khabib Nurmagomedov is an encyclopedia for me. If you don’t know what to do in a particular situation, look at what Khabib has done,” Magomedov said.
Unlike Nurmagomedov, who employs a grappling-heavy fight plan, Magomedov is a dynamic striker. Though Dagestani fighters are exceptional wrestlers, Magomedov’s base is in Muay Thai. Magomedov’s inferior wrestling and superior striking even surprised Dana White.
Even Bruno Silva exposed Magomedov in the wrestling department. Therefore, it remains to be seen whether he has improved his wrestling from his UFC debut. Joilton Lutterbach, his upcoming opponent, is a striker; thus, the fight won’t likely test his wrestling.
On the other hand, Nurmagomedov had an underrated striking game. However, his grappling was so far ahead of his contemporaries that he never had to resort to his striking game. Nonetheless, he did drop Conor McGregor with an overhand right at UFC 229.
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