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kangolcone posted...

Nurmagomedov defends 70.1 percent of all opponent significant strike attempts in UFC lightweight competition, the third highest rate among active fighters in the weight class behind Desmond Green (71.5 percent) and John Makdessi (71.4 percent).

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Nurmagomedov absorbs just 1.60 significant strikes per minute in UFC lightweight competition, the second-best rate among active fighters in the weight class behind Islam Makhachev (0.82).

Im actually not disagreeing that he might take a shot or two coming in.

I just dont think its fair to say he eats shots. Khabib takes few and defends well.

Im just looking forward to a good fight. Really hoping they both make weight tomorrow.

You're missing my point. He takes those shots when he is coming in for takedowns. Conor's best game that he wins most of his fights with is that left hand when people come into range.
When I said misleading I meant khabib not taking punches is only true because he takes the fight to the ground very quickly, when he is standing up he's striking defense is below average (hence misleading).

This fight is the classic style makes the fight. Conor's stand up is the counter to khabib's ground game, but if his power doesn't translate as well to the higher weight class and khabib takes him down it'll be a long night for conor because of his cardio issues and his weaker (not weak mind you, he is a brown belt and his coach is no joke on the ground) grappling.