Analysis highlights Khabib Nurmagomedov's underrated striking and jab effectiveness

A detailed analysis examined Khabib Nurmagomedov's boxing skills and mid-range striking, arguing these aspects of his game were overlooked during his career. The post cited Justin Gaethje's comments about Khabib's excellent jab, which was effective due to his ability to change levels and threaten takedowns. Statistical breakdowns showed Khabib did not lose the striking battle on the mid-range in four of his last five fights, including dominant performances against Edson Barboza and Al Iaquinta. Even against elite strikers like Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and Gaethje, Khabib held his own or won the striking exchanges. The analysis concluded that Khabib's striking, particularly his jab, was crucial to maintaining his pressure and setting up his grappling, and that without this skill he would have faced greater difficulty in his career.