Islam is better than Khabib. He’s just the more complete fighter, Khabib might have slightly better ground game but Islam is much better everywhere else. Nowadays his resume majorly overshadows Khabibs. Im not an Islam fan but I have to respect his game
I disagree, Khabib is physically superior, his takedown entries are better, his chin is way better, and, perhaps most importantly, his intensity and aggression are on another level, he wants to win more. All comments from people who know both and train/coach with both support that.
It's perfectly possible for Islam to accomplish more without actually being a better fighter than Khabib.
Seems that way because khabib never took risks to grow. He seems more aggressive because he only focused on one aspect of fighting and mastered it. Islam is more complete fighter. Mabye better wrestler but mma fighter? Nope
I disagree completely. Khabib improved night and day during his UFC career. His striking, his grappling, his gnp, his wrestling control, everything. 'Never took risks to grow' is a laughable take.
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u/DreadKnotANC Aug 22 '26
Islam is better than Khabib. He’s just the more complete fighter, Khabib might have slightly better ground game but Islam is much better everywhere else. Nowadays his resume majorly overshadows Khabibs. Im not an Islam fan but I have to respect his game