Islam Makhachev Surpasses Khabib Nurmagomedov in UFC Lightweight Legacy Debate

Makhachev's striking, submissions, and competition level fuel arguments that he may have outperformed his legendary mentor.

• Islam Makhachev now holds four UFC lightweight title defenses, surpassing Khabib Nurmagomedov's record of three.
• Makhachev's striking skills, including a knockout of Alexander Volkanovski, are widely seen as superior to Nurmagomedov's.
• Though both excel in submissions, Makhachev edges out with a higher submission rate and notable victories over elite grapplers like Charles Oliveira.
• Khabib Nurmagomedov retains an advantage in wrestling metrics, including control time and takedown numbers in the UFC.
• Makhachev's victories over top-tier opponents, including Volkanovski and Oliveira, bolster claims that his competition level has been stronger than Khabib's.

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