Alexander Volkanovski understands the UFC return controversy surrounding Khabib Nurmagomedov, however nonetheless has excessive reward for ‘The Eagle.’
Nurmagomedov retired as UFC light-weight champion and retired from MMA competitors with a file of 29-0. He has defeated the likes of Conor McGregor, Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier, however some imagine it’s tough to put him on the prime of the all-time checklist because of the accomplishments of others since his retirement.
Nonetheless, Volkanovski admitted on his YouTube channel that he thinks Nurmagomedov may have reached new heights had he stayed (through MMAJunkie).
“Khabib may have simply accomplished it,” Volkanovski mentioned. “You could possibly do this primarily based on the truth that he was undefeated, however I do not care about being undefeated. I care about who he fought. The best way he received was overwhelming. He would not care about being undefeated, even when he would not have as nice a resume as a number of the guys.
“Even Charles (Oliveira) has as many wins as he has, however he has different losses. Khabib clearly had the higher hand of their fights, did not take a lot harm, was a lot better than his opponent. I am a giant believer in resume, however the purpose he is nonetheless there may be due to the best way he carries himself. I feel Islam has made his resume good.”
Nurmagomedov mentioned he determined to retire on the request of his mom. “The Eagle” additionally discovered it tough to proceed his blended martial arts profession after the dying of his father Abdulmanap.
Regardless of retiring in the course of the coronavirus pandemic, Nurmagomedov stays an essential determine within the blended martial arts world. He has coached a number of notable fighters near him, together with Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov.
The place does Khabib Nurmagomedov rank in your checklist of all-time greats? Will his placement take successful with Nurmagomedov’s early retirement? Share your stance on “The Eagle’s” place on the GOAT checklist under.
