Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Georges St-Pierre
Khabib retired 29-0 and never bled. GSP won titles in two divisions. Greatest MMA fighter ever?
The Competition
Who they faced — and how good those opponents were
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Fought in the most stacked lightweight division in UFC history — McGregor, Poirier, Gaethje, Barboza, and Iaquinta were all ranked top 5 simultaneously.
Submitted R4 — dropped him on the feet first
UFC 229, 2018
Submitted R3 — survived guillotine then finished him
UFC 242, 2019
Triangle choke R2 — dominated on the ground
UFC 254, 2020
30-0 ground control, total domination
UFC 219, 2017
Georges St-Pierre
Dominated the welterweight division during its deepest era — Hughes, Penn, Shields, Koscheck, Condit, Hendricks, Diaz were all elite simultaneously. Then moved UP in weight.
Beat him twice after losing the first
UFC 65 & 79
Dominated in rematch — corner stopped it R4
UFC 94, 2009
Split decision — survived his power for 5 rounds
UFC 167, 2013
Submitted R3 — won middleweight title
UFC 217, 2017
UD — outwrestled and controlled 5 rounds
UFC 154, 2012
The Debate
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