We’re a little more than two months away from UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov ’s next title defense, but it’s never too early to start talking about who’s next in line – and who could be down the road. Nurmagomedov is a specialist of the highest order in grappling and ground-and-pound, so naturally the choices of who could beat him are focused on those with the best chance of besting – or at least neutralizing – the smothering pressure he brings when the fight hits the canvas. Here’s a ranking of 13 fighters, regardless of promotion , who’d have a chance to end the UFC champ’s undefeated 27-0 run. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 … 14
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13 fighters who’d threaten Khabib Nurmagomedov’s undefeated streak, ranked – MMA Junkie