Khabib Nurmagomedov Favored To Win Showdown With Conor McGregor
According to a report by Deadspin, this weekend's showdown between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC lightweight championship is an example of one of mixed martial arts' classic matchup between a dominant wrestler and a fierce striker. Deadspin reports that Nurmagomedov, the wrestler, is the favorite to win the match, and recognized by many as one of the best grapplers the UFC has ever seen. However, McGregor's accurate, and powerful, counter striking still leaves him with a fighter's chance to score the upset.