It's possible that Khabib Nurmagomedov is over-playing his very strong hand with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) matchmakers. He is clearly the No. 1-ranked Lightweight contender after eviscerating Michael Johnson at UFC 205 two weeks ago (highlights). However, it's crystal clear that "The Eagle" stands a very good chance of toppling UFC's golden boy, Conor McGregor, who just became the promotion's first-ever "double champ" with a technical knockout victory over Eddie Alvarez at the same event.
Nurmagomedov has been very vocal -- even between rounds -- that he has earned the next 155-pound title shot.