Nothing left for Khabib in Lightweight division

[tonil]

Now that Dariush dominated Ferguson, and Khabib already dominated everyone relevant at LW,
Khabibs only challenges are at Welterweight division.
Do you agree ?

 

[Slatersan]

He retired mate.

 

[13Seconds]

The current LW champ isn't relevant?

There's always something left. There's never a "perfect" time to leave. Good on him for retiring young and healthy.

 

[FlyingDeathKick]

Oliveira is a more interesting matchup stylistically than anybody Khabib ever fought so no I don't agree.

 

[Reign009]

 

[Gabriel201]

He's retired.

 

[jsbx45]

Now that Dariush dominated Ferguson, and Khabib already dominated everyone relevant at LW,
Khabibs only challenges are at Welterweight division.
Do you agree ?

No, I disagree. But he'll do what he wants. He had a great career. LW GOAT. There will always be a challenge for him. We never did see him against another top wrestler. FKL or Gillespie? Obviously Charles is going to be a tough fight for anyone. Alas, he's retired so speculating about it is all we'll get for now.

 

[New Yorkido]

Now that Dariush dominated Ferguson, and Khabib already dominated everyone relevant at LW,
Khabibs only challenges are at Welterweight division.
Do you agree ?

The mourning process takes at least a year. I predict he will come back at LW or WW. be patient.

 

[EYEKICKFACES]

No way Khabib would ever challenge a welterweight. He'd rather end up in the hospital.

 

[VinceArch]

He retired when his father passed and promised him mother he wouldn't compete further. No more, no less. Obviously he could come back and get an immediate title shot but at this point, keeping his promise to his family is more important than being champion and that's a pretty respectable thing to appreciate.

 

[ralphus1]

His dad died, he doesn't want to fight anymore.

He can always change his mind, but I'll take him at his word that he's done.

 

[Post 2 Decision]

Well TS confirmed it

Khabib ducking Oliveira confirmed

 

[humdizzle]

i agree there is nothing left for khabib. he can just let the division play out.

poirier will most likely take out oliveira and then everyone will forget about that matchup.

 

[Jorge Luis Borges]

There was plenty left for Khabib at LW. He never cleaned out the division. But smashing Poirier, McGregor, and Gaethje let him leave as the best MMA LW to date.

 

[FrankDux]

Now that Dariush dominated Ferguson, and Khabib already dominated everyone relevant at LW,
Khabibs only challenges are at Welterweight division.
Do you agree ?

Disagree. I think Oliveira poses a huge threat to Khabib. Who was the last fighter Khabib fought as well balanced as Oliveira?

Gaethje? He's a striker
Poirier? He's a striker
McGregor? He's a striker
Iaquinta? He's 5'7 and has ONE submission win in his professional career back in 2009 in ROC
Barboza? He's a striker
Johnson? He's a striker
Horcher? He has ONE submission win in his professional career back in 2011 in PFC
RDA? I'd say he's the last person Khabib fought that is well balanced in striking at ground game...and that was back in 2014.

Khabib has benefited from not having to fight any fighters with a good ground game. This exactly why he'll never come back for Oliveira OR actually fight in a competitive weight class (WW) vs Usman.

I would LOVE to see Khabib fight someone with a good ground game like Dariush, Oliveira, or Gillespie.

 

[Corrado Soprano]

Khabib is ducking the McGregor rematch. Conor ground game is underrated and he KO’s him with calf kicks in the second fight

 

[ChristianZilla]

The only interesting fight would be Oliviera imo.

 

[Dan Torrance]

kha...

 

[TARTARA]

No way, he is over !

 

[chiefwiggum]

There was nothing there his entire career except his last 3 fights of his career

never beat the top contenders or champion. There’s plenty of good fights available.