Analysis highlights Khabib Nurmagomedov's underrated boxing and jab effectiveness

A detailed breakdown examines Khabib Nurmagomedov's overlooked striking skills, particularly his mid-range boxing and jab. Justin Gaethje praised Khabib's jab effectiveness, noting it worked well due to his level-changing ability. Statistical analysis of Khabib's final five fights shows he didn't lose the mid-range striking battle in four of them, including competitive exchanges with elite strikers like Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and Gaethje. Against Al Iaquinta, Khabib landed 77 significant strikes versus 23, described as possibly the biggest jab domination in UFC title fight history. The analysis argues Khabib's striking ability was crucial to setting up his wrestling and maintaining pressure safely. His boxing skills allowed him to close distance effectively and control fights on the feet before implementing his dominant grappling.