The MMA world is abuzz with the unexpected rise of Alfie Davis, the 'Joker in the pack', who is now eyeing the downfall of the champion, Usman Nurmagomedov, with his coach, Khabib Nurmagomedov, by his side. Davis' stunning victory over Rabadanov, secured him a $500,000 prize, marking the biggest win of his 12-year career. On his flight back to the UK, Davis couldn't help but feel surreal, reflecting on his journey and the moment he held his championship belt. He even recalled a funny encounter with some American women at the airport in North Carolina, who were asking him about his title and Googling his name. Davis' win has been life-changing, allowing him to buy a bigger house for his family. He's now planning to set up an office in his new home, with two spaces on the wall reserved for his championship belts. Khabib, the former UFC lightweight champion, has called Davis a 'dangerous fighter'. Davis is unsure if Khabib's praise is to hype up the bout or to ground Nurmagomedov, whom he describes as an 'arrogant individual'. Davis believes Khabib's words are a strategy to make Nurmagomedov less confident. Davis' fight against Rabadanov was a display of his striking prowess, but he spent most of the fight being out-wrestled. Despite this, Davis is expecting Nurmagomedov to rely on his Dagestan-famed grappling. Davis describes Nurmagomedov as a 'puzzle' and a 'thinking camp', requiring him to study and devise counters. Davis embraces the underdog role, thriving in the position. He believes that, like his fight against Gadzhi, Nurmagomedov will try but won't succeed. Will Davis' underdog status be his secret weapon? Stay tuned to find out!
