Tbf Khabib took a lot of shots too, it's just that it's different when a LW is hitting you vs a 6'4" 240lb guy like Kongo/JDSProbably Khabib. Nobody survived his pressure or dealt with it particularly well besides Tibau.
Cain is up there but he was hurt trying to pressure in fights, like against Kongo, and he couldn't do it when he wasnt at sea level.
Sure, Khabib's durability helped him but that's a part of being able to pressure well. Defensive awareness and ability to take a shot and keep coming matter for a pressure fighter.Tbf Khabib took a lot of shots too, it's just that it's different when a LW is hitting you vs a 6'4" 240lb guy like Kongo/JDS
I agree, Khabib was able to dominate, but style can create chaos. Khabib did not have so many fifhts... look at Olivera... he was caught, several times. But he still probably one of the best ever ! Imagine GSP against Khabib, would be a good test ! Khabis against Penn ! I feel that Khabib is one of the best, but again, he did not face many world champions. Let's go back to pressure, he is awsome, however, lately, to be fair with the new generation, pressure fighter, I'll pick Merab DvalishviliWith the lack of title defenses I'll never refer to Khabib as a GOAT, but he was an unstoppable force - it was just a matter of time before he took an opponent down and "smesh" them.
Pettis is not a better technical striker than Max, not even close actually.Khabib but Max's pressure on the feet is unreal has wilted quite a few people. Even people who are 'technically' better strikers such as Pettis and Aldo.
Strickland impressed me at first with is fight against Uriah Hall. Strickland is the champion now. I his a good exemple of pressure fighterSean Strickland