Aoki is severely underrated these days, one of the GOAT in that division and Eddie sparked him. Amassing an incredible 28-0 professional record, clearly finding the solution to beating Khabib is easier said than done. Even if he did return to action, it’s hard to see any lightweight causing him trouble. Former UFC champ Eddie Alvarez says ‘hopefully Khabib’s training partners were coming after him and not playing nice’ as he warns of Justin Gaethje’s ‘unique style’. khabib Nurmagomedov ‘The Eagle’ Khabib Nurmagomedov fought with Gleison Tibau in his very second fight at UFC. Eddie Alvarez thinks Tony Ferguson isn’t strong enough physically to trouble Khabib Nurmagomedov and that Justin Gaethje ‘has the style to put him away’ at UFC 249. If you enjoyed this story, please share it. (Gleison) Tibau gave him a terrible time because Tibau was not overly great at anything. He is one of those fighters who took Khabib into the deepest waters and many UFC Pundits believe that Tibau won that fight. It’s a stressful life. Eddie has the better overall resume but Khabib had a great run once he won the title. Eddie Alvarez: Gaethje is too ‘come-forward’ to beat Khabib Zane Simon 10/1/2020 Demonstrators call for justice, reforms a year after Breonna Taylor's death in Kentucky Ahead of his return, he commented on all things MMA and gave his view on the situation regarding current UFC champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov. However, ONE Championship’s Alvarez believes he is that fighter. It’s a fight that could have even happened in 2016 only for McGregor to leapfrog Nurmagomedov and defeat Alvarez on his way to becoming the first simultaneous two-weight champion in the UFC. LowKick MMA has been the heart of the MMA community since 2006 (cc: World Clock). Eddie Alvarez Believes He Can Beat Khabib. “The one I … Prior to UFC 257 in January, footage emerged of White openly floating potential pay-per-view numbers with Khabib if he were to return in a bad-blooded rematch with Conor McGregor — prior to the Dubliner’s knockout loss to Dustin Poirier on ‘Fight Island’. Initially, Alvarez admits that just like any other MMA fan, watching these two fighters take on each other is something he hopes for. Eddie Alvarez, the former UFC and Bellator lightweight champion believes Gaethje will find it really difficult when it comes to grappling with Khabib.And he also believes that challenging Khabib in the ground is an uphill task.. We all saw how Conor struggled against Khabib on the ground, didn’t we?Khabib’s ground and pound is highly regarded in the MMA world. Experienced freelance sports writer covering mixed martial arts (MMA) extensively for the last few years. It's … “I’m his only matchup that would make any sense, or give him a terrible time,” Alvarez said in a recent interview (via Middle Easy). “That’s what I’m able to do against virtually every opponent I’ve fought. Check us out for the latest MMA News, UFC News, Bellator News, Rizin News, Boxing News, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts from around the globe. Eddie Alvarez on Tony Ferguson vs Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib got to Justin after hed already gotten finished by Dustin and Eddie Yet people act like khabib … Or would it be business as usual for the latter? If you enjoyed this story, please share it. “Neither am I. I’m not overly great at anything. Image Credit: Esther Lin. But for now, we’ll never know what would have happened if they did collide. Imao at multiple people on khabib's resume who have finished Alvarez. “Not many people leave this sport wealthy, healthy, and intact — and have peace, you know. Newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov looked unbeatable against Al Iaquinta. Khabib is 29-0. Eddie Alvarez doesn’t think Justin Gaethje has enough tools on the ground to deal with Khabib Nurmagomedov. The Fifty-Seventh Episode of The Schmozone Podcast with cohosts Dave Schmulenson (aka The Schmo) and Helen Yee. Most of Eddie's best wins over Melendez, Pettis and Chandler were split decisions. Preparing for his own comeback, the Philidelphia favourite has yet to feature in active-competition since August of 2019 where he took a first round rear-naked choke victory over former two-time ONE Championship lightweight titleholder, Eduard Folayang. Eddie Alvarez: Khabib Nurmagomedov beat No. Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov (born 20 September 1988) is a Russian mixed martial arts promoter and retired professional mixed martial artist. Khabib's last win was Gaethje. Whilst we have never seen the two lightweight icons stand-opposite each other, Alvarez isn’t necessarily feeling sombre about that fact, wishing the undefeated UFC lightweight champion the best with his retirement. Ultimately the pairing failed to ever come to fruition, with Khabib retiring from professional mixed martial arts while Alvarez now plys his trade in Singapore at ONE Championship. Though to be fair I think Aoki's … He is still very much in his prime, but choosing to retire on top. Having long claimed he was the one to inflict Nurmagomedov’s first defeat, “The Underground King” expanded on why he felt he would be able to do what 29 other men were unable to. Eddie Alvarez made his last appearance in the UFC in 2018 against Dustin Poirier. Eddie Alvarez says it’s Khabib Nurmagomedov or bust if he beats Dustin Poirier New, 14 comments By Marc Raimondi @marc_raimondi Jul 26, 2018, 12:00pm EDT Eddie Alvarez Believes He Is Khabib’s Toughest Matchup Former UFC Champion Eddie Alvarez. Slated to return on April 7th. Eddie Alvarez still believes he’s the only one who can defeat Khabib Nurmagomedov. https://middleeasy.com/mma-news/eddie-alvarez-mcgregor-ko-khabib 1 of those top 10 opponents in Gaethje, Eddie KOd when he was undefeated 18-0. Following the events of UFC 257 this past weekend, Dana White revealed it was unlikely that Nurmagomedov would return to mixed martial arts action. Nobody has been able to solve the puzzle of how to defeat UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, but Eddie Alvarez believes he has the style to do it.. Out of all the top ranked lightweights in the world, Alvarez believes that stylistically he has the best chance of getting the job done. When someone could be at peace with themselves and make the money he has, and get out of the danger of the sport, and the stress of the sport — I think it makes for a really good, really good situation.“, “My hat’s off to him, you know,” Alvarez said. Speaking with LowKick MMA reporter, Jordan Ellis recently, Alvarez touched on the retirement stance of Khabib — claiming he was happy to see him ride off into the sunset with his wallet full and at “peace” with himself. Gaethje (22-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) will attempt to … 11, and now he's champ: 'Pray on that during Ramadan' Featured By Ben Fowlkes , John Morgan April 22, 2018 12:25 am Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez will return to action on April 7th against Iuri Lapicus at ONE Championship. He would also destroy Eddie. An eighteen-year professional, Alvarez has struck gold across the UFC, Bellator, and BodogFIGHT — with the likes of Tatsuya Kawajiri, Toby Imada, Josh Neer, Roger Huerta, Pat Curran, Shinya Aoki, Patricky Freire, Michael Chandler, Gilbert Melendez, Anthony Pettis, Rafael dos Anjos, and the above mentioned Gaethje littered on a star-studded professional résumé. Eddie Alvarez talked about Khabib’s controversial win against Gleison Tibau. EXCLUSIVE | Eddie Alvarez Praises Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Retirement Stance: Good For Him, Eddie Alvarez has maintained that he has the style to hand Khabib Nurmagomedov his first professional loss, Submitting common-foe, Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. Khabib Nurmagomedov was issued not one, but two bout agreements to fight Eddie Alvarez, one for UFC 205, the other for UFC 206. Khabib destroyed his best wins. “This is a dangerous life. He was able to match Khabib’s strengths, he was able to throw good, straight shots, and he was able to negate a lot of Khabib’s wrestling. Back when Eddie Alvarez was the UFC lightweight king, Khabib Nurmagomedov was … However, Alvarez goes on to share a rather fresh opinion about the much-elusive Tony vs Khabib fight. But Eddie Alvarez, who hopes to fight for the title next, wasn't impressed. Eddie Alvarez official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the Welterweight fighter from United States. Khabib Nurmagomedov has defeated each man that every MMA promotion has put in front of him. “Good on him (Khabib Nurmagomedov) man, good on him,” Alvarez said. For the longest time, the decorated Eddie Alvarez has maintained that he has the style to hand Khabib Nurmagomedov his first professional loss. Aspiring mixed martial arts reporter based in Ireland. ONE Championship star Eddie Alvarez believes that he is the man who could dethrone Khabib Nurmagomedov in the UFC lightweight division. I just think that matchup in general would have been something special.”. Do you think Alvarez would have posed problems for Nurmagomedov? Eventually the matching neglected to at any point happen as intended, with Khabib resigning from professional mixed martial arts while Alvarez now plys his exchange Singapore at ONE Championship. You know, I’ve been fighting since I was 19-years-old, I’m 37(-years-old now). Interesting that Khabib fought Barboza 2-3 weeks after Eddie fought Justin Gaethje. Eddie has the better scalps IMO. at ONE on TNT I — Alvarez matches up with one-time ONE Championship title challenger, Iuri Lapicus in a potential title-eliminator, beneath a rescheduled flyweight championship clash between incumbent gold holder, Adriano Martins and fellow former UFC titleholder, Demetrious Johnson. Eddie Alvarez Still Believes He Beats Khabib Nurmagomedov, References Gleison Tibau Fight, unlikely that Nurmagomedov would return to mixed martial arts action. Whether you are new to MMA or a veteran fan , it is open to everyone. For the longest time, the decorated Eddie Alvarez has maintained that he has the style to hand Khabib Nurmagomedov his first professional loss. Fast forward to 2021 and now Khabib Nurmagomedov is the lightweight champion, and it is Eddie Alvarez who says that a fight between the two would make sense, even though Alvarez is currently competing for another promotion. I’m not a great striker, I’m not a great wrestler or great jiu-jitsu guy. Styles make matchup, and anybody who’s in this sport at a high level knows that. No agenda required to know that healy was never ever a top guy, and johnson only was briefly based on … Follow along at @Ross_Markey on Twitter for all the latest news, fight announcements, opinion, and feature pieces. I feel like he’s one of the few guys who are going to be able to do that.“. Whether you are new to MMA or a veteran fan , it is open to everyone. You say ‘What is Eddie great at?’ I’m not great at anything. Khabib Nurmagomedov has Eddie Alvarez’s respect as a fighter -- so much so that the former UFC and Bellator lightweight champ wants to fight the current UFC titleholder next. Submitting common-foe, Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi, UAE last October, Khabib cited the sad passing of his father, Abdulmanap as his reasoning for announcing a somewhat shocking retirement immediately after successfully unifying the lightweight titles. I’m athletic, I have a strong spirit, a strong heart, and I will fight, I’ll fight to the death.” Tibau had a great, solid gameplan, and he arguably won that fight. LowKick MMA has been the heart of the MMA community since 2006 (cc: World Clock). In the months since, UFC president, Dana White has consistently and transparently attempted to convince Khabib to make a retirement ‘u-turn’ in a bid for one final fight. Eddie Alvarez still believes he’s the only one who can defeat Khabib Nurmagomedov. Likes a good body shot. That means “The Eagle” leaves a legacy as one of the greatest fighters of all time who never tasted defeat at the highest level of the sport. Check us out for the latest MMA News, UFC News, Bellator News, Rizin News, Boxing News, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts from around the globe. “There’s one guy that gave him a terrible time in the whole division, and this is just the truth. For a very long time, the finished Eddie Alvarez has kept up that he has the style to hand Khabib Nurmagomedov his first expert misfortune. 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