Khabib is the best striker behind Adesanya

TS is correct.

Whoever denies this stupidly thinks "who is the best striker?" refers to which MMA fighter would win in a hypothetical non-MMA kickboxing fight.

As far as the sport is concerned yes Khabib is one of the best strikers of all time.

Who cares how his striking would fare in a boxing or kickboxing fight?

Its about as relevant as which UFC fighter is the best at playing golf or skiing or lacrosse etc

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Mayweather style developed from the Philly shell style of shoulder rolling. Floyd added forearm parries and elbow guard to the philly style counter punching stance to make it his own. He can't do that in MMA as it exposes him to kicks and takedowns especially.

Yeah you can. Just not all the time. Floyd defense is much more then just philly shell. He uses head movement, high double guard, footwork, timing of distanse, ect.
 
I can buy into " 2nd most effective striker"
From a technical standpoint hes far from.
It works though no doubt.
His wrestling makes it work.
 
Khabib has been elevated to Chuck Norris status.
 
It is a fact. People talk about how he's only good at standup because of the thread of a takedown. This is MMA standup though, not boxing. Threat of takedowns factor into how good someone is at striking in MMA.

How does the TD threat help?
 
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