Detailed analysis highlights Khabib Nurmagomedov's underrated boxing and jab effectiveness

An in-depth technical analysis examines Khabib Nurmagomedov's often-overlooked boxing skills, particularly his jab and mid-range striking. The analysis notes that Justin Gaethje praised Khabib's jab, stating it was highly effective due to his ability to change levels and threaten takedowns. The post provides detailed striking statistics from Khabib's final five UFC fights, using a flexible scoring system to assess mid-range exchanges. According to the breakdown, Khabib either won or went even on the feet against elite strikers: 25-11 against Edson Barboza, 77-23 against Al Iaquinta, 16-19 against Conor McGregor, 6-6 against Dustin Poirier, and 14-12.25 against Justin Gaethje. The analysis argues that Khabib's striking was essential to setting up his wrestling dominance and concludes with speculation about how he would have performed at welterweight against fighters like Tyron Woodley, Colby Covington, Leon Edwards, Jorge Masvidal, and Stephen Thompson.