What LW in their prime beats Khabib in your opinion?

[Walker Smith Jr]

Similar to thread about Gay Jesus.

We are talking about Khabib vs RDA version. The best grappler in MMA.

 

[DeformedGravy]

I think Bendo could win a decision.

 

[priderulez]

Other than Ferguson you mean?

 

[Crock1024]

Bj Penn in his prime I think takes it. Don't think khabib would be able to take Penn down and I think he takes it in the feet imo

 

[surgeyou1]

Marinovich Penn outlasts Khabib and chokes him out in the 4th/5th round

 

[CJohnny]

Not even close to being the best grappler, but the best hug.

I think Ferguson beats him. But only him.

The rest can't do much, because they are predictable.

No way BJ beats him but you will get a lot of that. If GSP was able to do beat BJ in the clinch, so would Khabib.

 

[Walker Smith Jr]

Marinovich Penn outlasts Khabib and chokes him out in the 4th/5th round

Penn in his prime was a beast. But he didn't beat anyone close to Khabib's level in terms of grappling.

 

[yookfarb]

Gray Maynard

 

[DatSamboKid]

Tony Ferguson on paper is a bad match-up. Tall, long, great striking, great bottom game, great cardio. 2 year layoff Khabib is lucky to have avoided this fight.

I would've said RDA, but "Prime" Khabib ragdolled him easy.

A healthy Khabib, the one we witnessed two years ago, can and will become LW champ.

 

[ConditFan]

Havent really seen enough of him to say for sure. We haven't seen what a good wrestler can do against him. I think those will be his Achilles heel stylistically. Currently, I think melendez, Alvarez, and Ferguson win over 5 rds. And Benson as well.

 

[Dream20]

Nugget

 

[Drake]

Bendo would have the best chance.

Tony Ferguson on paper is a bad match-up. Tall, long, great striking, great bottom game, great cardio. 2 year layoff Khabib is lucky to have avoided this fight.

I would've said RDA, but "Prime" Khabib ragdolled him easy.

A healthy Khabib, the one we witnessed two years ago, can and will become LW champ.

 

[alpharowe3]

No one thinks Frankie Edgar?

 

[Phisher]

Gleison Tibau.

 

[Sparkie]

Khabib is a bit os a question mark having been out so long

maybe none of the current line up can beat him

 

[Walker Smith Jr]

I think Bendo could win a decision.

Yeah i thought about him first. On paper he is the worst matchup for Khabib. But i still have it 60/40 in favour of Khabib would never bet on it though.

 

[mbach4307]

No one thinks Frankie Edgar?

Was about to say that myself. Bendo as well. Sherk maybe and probably bj. Possibly gomi as well.

 

[Walker Smith Jr]

Gleison Tibau.

Nah. First Gleison was POSSIBLY juiced af. Second he has the best tdd percentage at LW ever. But khabib still won via pressing

 

[MajJamil]

Penn
Edgar
Maynard
Bendo
RDA

All have the best chance in their prime

 

[Walker Smith Jr]

RDA

Wut??