UFC legend Chael Sonnen believes Khabib Nurmagomedov is still the best lightweight in the promotion's history despite Charles Oliveira's recent brilliance.
Nurmagomedov retired in 2020 as one of the greatest fighters to grace the Octagon having beaten Justin Gaethje in his final bout to retain his status as an undefeated champion. Along the way, Nurmagomedov defeated the likes of Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier, and was notorious for his dominant wrestling attributes.
Oliveira has also been extremely impressive at 155lb and will take on the Russian's undefeated protege Islam Makhachev in a title clash next Saturday night at the Etihad Arena. However, when comparing the Brazilian to Nurmagomedov, former UFC star Sonnen claims the latter was superior because he was "never once in trouble".
