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To catch an Eagle, Part 3: Khabib Nurmagomedov’s tripod & ground control system

In the first part of this series, we focused on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s striking game that enables him to establish a grappling connection and take the fight to the ground. In the second part, we analyzed his pure takedown game and provided some examples of his submission grappling arsenal.

Our main objective in the first three parts of this analysis is to help readers prepare for the fourth and final part: How to beat Khabib.

That being said it’s time to analyze Khabib’s devastating game when pressuring opponents against the cage and when delivering punishment from the tripod or the top position.