It has been a rough week for Khabib Nurmagomedov. But through three opponent changes and his bus being attacked by Conor McGregor, the Dagestani “Eagle” was able to finally capture UFC gold by defeating Al Iaquinta via unanimous decision.
What was the high point of the fight?
Team Khabib had to tweak their game plan a few times, but the main formula remained. Khabib, however, was not pressing the action forward as much as he did when he faced Edson Barboza at UFC 219, but he showed the usual dominance once the fight went to the ground.