Do people forget Khabib's tied for most ever UFC LW title defences, and the longest UFC winstreak?

[hbombfromhell]

I notice a trend of people trying to discredit the guy who has never ever been scratched by trying to say:

- he has no title defences

This is the biggest talking point against Khabib I usually hear, but it's debunked.

In reality, he is tied for the most title defences in LW history, the toughtest and most competitive division in the sport, not only that, but his defences were all against P4P top 10, and he is the only man in UFC history to finish three of them in a row.

He is also second only to Anderson and Jones in overall UFC winstreak (two ped violators who don't really count).

So even when people try to cherry pick arguments against his damn near invincibility,

they still come up short.

 

[aali14]

The fact that he's tied with 2 other LW's holding a mere 3 title defense record is really nothing to be super proud of honestly

 

[Normot]

The fact that he's tied with 2 other LW's holding a mere 3 title defense record is really nothing to be proud of honestly

Damn right. I wouldn't be proud. I would be ashamed.
Vote 4 Me As GOAT

 

[aali14]

Also, you can sugarcoat it all you want, but the reality is he's 4-0 against elite competition. LW Goat? Sure, P4P Goat? Lmfaoo

 

[hbombfromhell]

The fact that he's tied with 2 other LW's holding a mere 3 title defense record is really nothing to be proud of honestly

Nothing to be proud of being tied for the most defences in the toughest division in MMA?
<45>

What have you accomplished bro?

This is also the biggest talking point against him, title defences, and he's still tied for #1 in UFC history in that regard.

He's also 29-0,
shown to be nearly invincible,
and tied for the longest UFC winstreak.

All of the other GOAT candidates have been broken in front of us, we've seen them finished and bleed.

 

[TempleoftheDog]

Stipe broke the record for title defenses in the most dangerous division in the UFC. Yet people still shit on him. Why should Khabib get extraordinary credit for tying a 3 fight defence record?

And aren’t 12 of GSP’s 13 fight win streak title fights, in 2 divisions?

 

[hbombfromhell]

Stipe broke the record for title defenses in the most dangerous division in the UFC. Yet people still shit on him. Why should Khabib get extraordinary credit for tying a 3 fight defence record?

And aren’t 12 of GSP’s 13 fight win streak title fights, in 2 divisions?

You mean by far the least skilled division in MMA while LW has always been the most talent stacked?

 

[maximus__]

I wish he would have fought just one more fight and broken the record.He seems to be way above everyone in the division and should have been able to knock off another defence before retiring

 

[Plenti0203]

no one is trying to discredit Khabib. damn near everyone on this forum agrees that he is an amazing fighter and one of the best of all time.

what people do point out, in one of the dozens of posts that you seem to post about Khabib's status on GOAT rankings, is that in their opinion, their are some criteria he comes up short on.

One of those arguments, and it is valid consideration while looking into the overall body of work of a fighter, is that their are several people who are also frequently discussed on the goat list , who have many more title defenses . GSP (9) Jones (11) Silva (10) and DJ (11). 2 of whom have longer win streaks, and 2 of them who are tied with Khabib at 13.

so once again...that is not discrediting Khabib, it is simply presenting facts, to consider in a SUBJECTIVE debate of whom the GOAT of MMA\UFC is.

 

[Plenti0203]

You mean by far the least skilled division in MMA while LW has always been the most talent stacked?

now this is a perfect example of trying to discredit a fighter <45>

 

[hbombfromhell]

no one is trying to discredit Khabib. damn near everyone on this forum agrees that he is an amazing fighter and one of the best of all time.

what people do point out, in one of the dozens of posts that you seem to post about Khabib's status on GOAT rankings, is that in their opinion, their are some criteria he comes up short on.

One of those arguments, and it is valid consideration while looking into the overall body of work of a fighter, is that their are several people who are also frequently discussed on the goat list , who have many more title defenses . GSP (9) Jones (11) Silva (10) and DJ (11). 2 of whom have longer win streaks, and 2 of them who are tied with Khabib at 13.

so once again...that is not discrediting Khabib, it is simply presenting facts, to consider in a SUBJECTIVE debate of whom the GOAT of MMA\UFC is.

You can't compare different divisions.

LW has always been the most talent stacked.

 

[PhotographyRaptor]

Anderson’s the goat. Most dominant for the longest amount of time. Khabib retired too early. That should cost him.

 

[hbombfromhell]

now this is a perfect example of trying to discredit a fighter <45>

Wait... someone actually disagrees that HW is the division with the worst talent?

 

[hbombfromhell]

Anderson’s the goat. Most dominant for the longest amount of time.

What about all his losses and ped cheating?

That automatically disqualifies him.

 

[Plenti0203]

Wait... someone actually disagrees that HW is the division with the worst talent?

ill agree that the overall pool of talent depth is shallower than other divisions. but i also dont believe you can discredit a fighter for beating the people who are available to fight him.

and Stipe's title run is , knocking out Werdum, Overeem, Dos Santos, dominating Ngannou, then regaining his title by knocking out Cormier, than a unanimous decision win over Cormier.

everyone on that list besides Ngannou is a former champion and\or hall of famer. I do rank Khabib higher on the all time GOAT list, but once again, to discredit Stipes accomplishments by saying he fights in a weaker weight class, is an overly broad statement that isnt fair to his body of work.

 

[Iroh]

Never seen anybody say he has no title defenses, not counting the time he actually had none, of course.

 

[The Chosen]

Also, you can sugarcoat it all you want, but the reality is he's 4-0 against elite competition. LW Goat? Sure, P4P Goat? Lmfaoo

So Jones decisioning Anthony Smith and losing to Dominick Reyes is somehow a superior accomplishment?

 

[RetiredSlave]

His dads death hurt him deep.



His sons will carry the mantle.

 

[hbombfromhell]

So Jones decisioning Anthony Smith and losing to Dominick Reyes is somehow a superior accomplishment?

Jones is the biggest cheat in MMA history and he can't even beat Reyes or Thiagos Santos not on the juice. The other guy got starched by a midget.

Khagoat has never even bled.

 

[The Rivv]

You mean by far the least skilled division in MMA while LW has always been the most talent stacked?

Bruh if khabib took a full punch or kick from a heavyweight he’d break a bone. Don’t even try to pretend otherwise.