Khabib Nurmagomedov's controversial win over Gleison Tibau sparks debate among fans and analysts

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Khabib Nurmagomedov, a legendary UFC fighter, faced Gleison Tibau at UFC 148 in 2012. Despite being dominated in the fight, with Tibau stopping all of Nurmagomedov's takedown attempts, the judges awarded Nurmagomedov a unanimous decision victory. The decision sparked controversy, as commentators Joe Rogan and Mike Goldberg believed Tibau was winning. Media scorecards largely favored Tibau, with many scoring the fight 30-27 in his favor, highlighting a significant divide in opinions. Nurmagomedov later described Tibau as his toughest opponent, despite the official outcome. The fight remains a topic of debate among fans and analysts, questioning the judges' decision and the commentary during the match.


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