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Tukhugov Says Khabib Would Dominate Strickland, Eyes Tsarukyan Grappling Clash

July 2, 2026, 7:51 PM
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Zubaira Tukhugov has stated that Khabib Nurmagomedov, despite training twice daily and remaining in elite shape, is 99 percent certain never to compete again. Tukhugov added that if Khabib did fight, he would have little trouble with Sean Strickland, predicting he would take him down and finish him. Tukhugov also expressed interest in a future grappling matchup with Arman Tsarukyan, calling him the one genuine challenge in the lightweight division. Tukhugov is set to compete in a grappling match against Elvis Brener at ACB JJ in Moscow on July 5.

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