Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-32831664-20180405190126/@comment-32831664-20180408063656

@Nya

I think even Max would have fancied his chances against Khabib tonight. I reckon anyone with decent striking would have given Khabib a lot of problems. Khabib's style isn't meant to last him 5 rounds, he has to finish his opponents within the first 2-3 with his GnP. Or else just stay on top and ride his opponents for 5 rounds. Standing and tradition on his feet with his chin exposed will land him in big trouble.

Lot of people including Brendan Schaub were saying that Khabib beats GSP but after tonight I don't see that happening. GSP has better striking and better fight IQ than Khabib. If you deny Khabib the takedowns he runs out of ideas and that makes him really vulnerable. Also, Khabib had his opponent flattened out, he could have finished him there but instead he kept going for the submission.