In the 2020s UFC has already had 3 champs from sambo

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Khabib
Islam
Merab

If Umar beats Merab that would be 4. Not only 3 possibly 4 champs but 4 of the most dominant fighters we've seen in MMA in the last 5 years. Guys who completely obliterate their opponents and barely lose these 4. Wow. Ankalaev also hasn't lost in UFC and would be the favorite against Alex if they fought right now. Many thought he beat Jan for the vacant title too.

Shows the MASSIVE influence Fedor and Abulmanap have had on modern MMA especially Eastern Europe and the dominance of their fighters

 

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Khabib is just the product. The real cause of their dominance is Fedor and Abdulanap.