Who is a greater/better fighter: Khabib or Volkanovski

[Ahem]

True, but Volkanovski likely would have dominated the vast majority of Khabib's opponents.

Possibly.

Volk has unreal strength, which is why he survived the Ortega scare (though he admits his lights were going out) and went the distance with Islam. Post fight Volk's team said they expected Islam to be stronger. I think Khabib is both stronger and a better grappler than Islam (Ortega too) and would ultimately make Volk pay, even if he didn't get the finish.

 

[HHJ]

That is pure speculation. Makhachev couldn't do it, and he actually has good striking.

I'm not saying Khabib isn't a good fighter. He definitely is. But this whole "unbeatable champ" thing is nonsense. He has a handful of good wins over legitimate opponents. The rest is all imaginary.

Him being the undefeated hall of fame champion and coach of the year,isnt imaginary,he did that shit.

It's best for Volk and Islam that he isnt there to continue to make 155 his bitch

 

[Ares Black]

Possibly.

Volk has unreal strength, which is why he survived the Ortega scare (though he admits his lights were going out) and went the distance with Islam. Post fight Volk's team said they expected Islam to be stronger. I think Khabib is both stronger and a better grappler than Islam (Ortega too) and would ultimately make Volk pay, even if he didn't get the finish.

Well, I guess we'll never know. But unlike Khabib, Volkanovski fights tough opponents. Who's to say how Khabib would react to a challenge like Volkanovski?

I think poorly.

 

[Ares Black]

Him being the undefeated hall of fame champion and coach of the year,isnt imaginary,he did that shit.

It's best for Volk and Islam that he isnt there to continue to make 155 his bitch

Yeah, he retired in his prime after beating a few real opponents. Undefeated is great. Undefeated against who, though?

 

[HHJ]

Yeah, he retired in his prime after beating a few real opponents. Undefeated is great. Undefeated against who, though?

Never been BEAT.
It cant be done!
Never to know the sting of defeat. Cursed to wander the earth never seeing his opponents hand raised,only left to wonder what its like to make this way back up to the top,to return to the drawing board,to placate the fans by saying "he was the better man tonight"

All these things will forever remain a mystery to him.

 

[Ares Black]

Never been BEAT.
It cant be done!
Never to know the sting of defeat. Cursed to wander the earth never seeing his opponents hand raised,only left to wonder what its like to make this way back up to the top,to return to the drawing board,to placate the fans by saying "he was the better man tonight"

All these things will forever remain a mystery to him.

And that's the problem.

What happens when he faces adversity? Who knows? He didn't particularly challenge himself when he was active, then he retired.

Don't get me wrong, Khabib had a good career. He's somewhere on the top 10 GOAT fighters list.

But an unbeatable force of nature? Nah, that's just marketing.

 

[rjmbrd]

Khabib rarely fought. His average fights per year while signed to the UFC is abysmal.

Even as champion he took an entire year off between each of his last two fights.

Volk is the proven guy, Khabib's legacy is largely based on what we think may have happened if he was busy. Volk actually fought everyone.

 

[HHJ]

And that's the problem.

Oh no its not a problem at all,its fuckin great!

 

[Ares Black]

Oh no its not a problem at all,its fuckin great!

I'm sure his Mom is happy.

 

[HHJ]

 

[IloveTHIS]

Khabib would easily win head to head...but Volk will leave the better legacy


I truly think Khabib could have retired 40-0 and leave zero doubt of his GOATNESS, but he chose another route..

Imagine if Dana allowed the superfight against GSP, and Khabib pulled off a win...people would view him MUCH differently. GSP would have 50-45 him tho

 

[HHJ]

I'm sure his Mom is happy.

Undoubtedly.

 

[Ares Black]

Undoubtedly.

That's how I determine who is the GOAT fighter. Whoever does what their Mom says.

 

[RonDante]

Volks higher on the goat list but khabib would beat him 9 times out of 10

 

[RonDante]

Volks higher on the goat list but khabib would beat him 9 times out of 10

Actually scratch that, I don’t know how many times khabib would beat him cause khabib only fought one guy with good grappling in rda so I won’t speculate on his success against volk

 

[HHJ]

That's how I determine who is the GOAT fighter. Whoever does what their Mom says.

Cant really go wrong there.

 

[HHJ]

Actually scratch that, I don’t know how many times khabib would beat him cause khabib only fought one guy with good grappling in rda so I won’t speculate on his success against volk

You lads are so fuckin salty.

"Khabib would kick everyones ass.....wait...wait...i dont like that outcome...yea Volk would win"

 

[RonDante]

You lads are so fuckin salty.

"Khabib would kick everyones ass.....wait...wait...i dont like that outcome...yea Volk would win"

I’m a big islam fan bro, I’ve nothing against khabib, but all his defenses were against sub par grapplers

 

[HHJ]

I’m a big islam fan bro, I’ve nothing against khabib, but all his defenses were against sub par grapplers

They shoulda trained at AKA then.

 

[Arcticman]

Yeah, he retired in his prime after beating a few real opponents. Undefeated is great. Undefeated against who, though?

lol this pathetic salty nerd crying all over this thread about khabib. Khabibs bag carrier beat volk, khabib would donkey kong he's head while chatting to dana in the corner like he did everyone else.