A detailed statistical breakdown of Khabib Nurmagomedov's last five UFC fights reveals his underrated mid-range boxing skills were crucial to his success. The analysis shows Khabib either won or drew on mid-range striking in four of five bouts, including a 77-23 advantage over Al Iaquinta and competitive exchanges with elite strikers like Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje. Gaethje specifically praised Khabib's jab, noting his ability to change levels made it highly effective. The analyst argues that without this striking ability, Khabib would have struggled to pressure opponents to the cage where his wrestling was most dangerous. The piece also speculates Khabib would have dominated most welterweights and promises an upcoming analysis of a potential matchup with Kamaru Usman.
