Usman Nurmagamedov in the UFC

[gracie_barra_samurai]

It looks like team abdulmanap have the number 1 and 2 in the lightweight division right now.

If he moved over to the UFC, do you guys think he'd clear the division out?

The only one I can see giving a challenge to Islam/Usman is Arman. But most likely Usman uses his kicking game to dominate him as he's a jacked manlet.

Islam/Usman would be similar to aljo/merab, with Islam getting the big money fights and Usman acting like his bodyguard, clearing out the top 10.

 

[BJJ4Tone]

I think the Shabliy matchup is actually one of the toughest possible matchups for Usman, given his style, skills and frame... So Usman passing that test is massive.
In the UFC, I see Charles as being a tough matchup for him. I actually think he handles Arman. Charles is just such a nasty finisher and it only takes seconds for him to completely turn around a fight.
Having said that, I think I'd favor Usman against anyone other than Islam.
Special team.

 

[oski]

BMF Family
Abdulamap = Total Boss RIP

 

[gracie_barra_samurai]

BMF Family
Abdulamap = Total Boss RIP

Got to give it to the guy. He's this generation's cus d'mato (but more successful) and his boy is this generation's Ali.

They're gonna have to make a movie on him.

 

[Luckyme]

I'd like to see how Usman fares against AJ McKee. He's well rounded with the wrestling/grappling to counter Usman.

Shabily is very skilled but was way too passive.

If Usman can beat AJ McKee as easily as Shabily, then outside of Islam I don't see anyone in UFC posing any problems for him.

 

[Reach4theSky]

 

[TheMMAnalyst]

Khabib is the GOAT cornerman, will choke his cousin with a face crank like McG when he is getting hyped!

 

[Leonard Haid]

It looks like team abdulmanap have the number 1 and 2 in the lightweight division right now.

If he moved over to the UFC, do you guys think he'd clear the division out?

The only one I can see giving a challenge to Islam/Usman is Arman. But most likely Usman uses his kicking game to dominate him as he's a jacked manlet.

Islam/Usman would be similar to aljo/merab, with Islam getting the big money fights and Usman acting like his bodyguard, clearing out the top 10.

Yeah, sort of a waste that he's in Bellator. He's still young though, and he can't complain about the money he's making in Bellator. Not bad. Wondering when his contract with Bellator is up.

 

[MrBlackheart]

I watched the fight last night. Seems like these top tier Dagestanis (Islam, Umar, Usman) don’t get gassed. Usman was grinding on Shabily who is a bad ass himself. It was a matter of time that Shabily would slow down and get caught. That when he ate that quick kick in the 4th.

 

[JKS]

This guy has fought no one that's an actual top LW in respect to the UFC LW division. He looks dominant fighting in Bellator, but once you get into the top 10 in UFC LW it's very different. I don't even know if Usman would be top 5 in the UFC. There is a very big gap in skill level between Bellator and UFC LW.

 

[Joinho10]

This guy has fought no one that's an actual top LW in respect to the UFC LW division. He looks dominant fighting in Bellator, but once you get into the top 10 in UFC LW it's very different. I don't even know if Usman would be top 5 in the UFC. There is a very big gap in skill level between Bellator and UFC LW.

Dan Hooker is currently top 5 in the UFC LW division. I think Usman handles him comfortably. Wouldnt be surprised if Shabliy did the same as well.

 

[Prologue]

 

[swizztony]

This guy has fought no one that's an actual top LW in respect to the UFC LW division. He looks dominant fighting in Bellator, but once you get into the top 10 in UFC LW it's very different. I don't even know if Usman would be top 5 in the UFC. There is a very big gap in skill level between Bellator and UFC LW.

Alexander shabliy would be a top 5 ufc lw easily. He’s dominated everybody he’s fought ever since losing a split decision to eduard vartanyan 8 years ago (who’s arguably the best lw outside of the ufc). His training partner arman tsarukyan also says shabliy is a top 3 lw in the world.

As far as the question, usman is undoubtedly the second best lw in the world. His style is damn near impossible to beat, point karate that’ll always win on the scorecards with nurmagomedov grappling to fall back on will be very hard to beat

 

[JKS]

Dan Hooker is currently top 5 in the UFC LW division. I think Usman handles him comfortably. Wouldnt be surprised if Shabliy did the same as well.

I don't know about that to be honest, Hooker is an underated guy and I think he gives him big problems. He's never fought anyone on Hookers level yet.

Until I see vs an actual top LW, I dont know.

 

[JKS]

Alexander shabliy would be a top 5 ufc lw easily. He’s dominated everybody he’s fought ever since losing a split decision to eduard vartanyan 8 years ago (who’s arguably the best lw outside of the ufc). His training partner arman tsarukyan also says shabliy is a top 3 lw in the world.

As far as the question, usman is undoubtedly the second best lw in the world. His style is damn near impossible to beat, point karate that’ll always win on the scorecards with nurmagomedov grappling to fall back on will be very hard to beat

You just wrote a bunch of complete non sense and wishful thinking. Thank you!!

Two guys who have never faced anyone who's close to a top LW are 3 in the world. Okay buddy.

Here is an idea, beat an actual top LW, then you can talk.

 

[Conan the K-9]

Wait, that’s Manel Kape right there!

 

[Joinho10]

I don't know about that to be honest, Hooker is an underated guy and I think he gives him big problems. He's never fought anyone on Hookers level yet.

Until I see vs an actual top LW, I dont know.

Hooker is underrated but I just dont see a path to victory for him against Usman. Seems like a nightmare matchup for him IMO.

You don't consider Shabliy a top LW?

 

[Xoleth]

Usman - 5'11
Arman - 5'7

But Usman is the jacked manlet, OP, right?

 

[fortheo]

Hooker is underrated but I just dont see a path to victory for him against Usman. Seems like a nightmare matchup for him IMO.

You don't consider Shabliy a top LW?

I'd pick usman over hooker for sure, but I will say that I think people got a false read on how competitive hooker can be with that style just because of how his fight with islam went, a fight that hooker accepted on short notice while being unable to even get to his home country for a camp. We've see that hooker's defensive wrestling is far better with an actual camp, and he does have the length on the feet to avoid getting outpointed from range theoretically. More importantly, he comes to fight and not play the point game like shabliy tried.

Still think usman would get him down and find a finish eventually though.

Shabliy is legit top 10 in my books, but he laid an egg last night.

 

[svmr_db]

You just wrote a bunch of complete non sense and wishful thinking. Thank you!!

Two guys who have never faced anyone who's close to a top LW are 3 in the world. Okay buddy.

Here is an idea, beat an actual top LW, then you can talk.

The fighter's resume isn't the end all be all. Did you not realize Islam was a top LW until he finished Oliveira? His resume got clowned left and right prior to that.