New signee of Top Dog offers a duel against Naima Davudov
Fast and Furious, Top Dog Style
The heavyweights of Top Dog, the octagon where steel meets flesh, are at it again. Standout newcomer Yahya Nurmagomedov, who knocked it out of the park at the 36th tournament, took a swing at former middleweight champion Naim "The Samurai" Davudov via social media.
With a ring in his eyes and a determined swagger, he said, "Looks like it's time to settle who's got the hardest punch in our division. I'm game, buddy. I've been prepping for a title fight, so I'm ready when you are."
Davudov, ever cool and calculating, shed light on his priorities. He's not steering clear of a showdown, but he wants to first put an end to his rivalry with the skilled Sergey Marchenko. A hat-tip to their last encounter: "The Samurai" triumphed over "The Coach" by split decision on May 10.
On the other side of the spectrum, Nurmagomedov found himself on the receiving end of a decision loss against the light heavyweight champion Magomed "The Black Cobra" Magomedov.
So, the question remains: who's got the punch that can knock 'em out cold in the lightweight division? Right now, 'The Samurai' seems to hold that title.
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Fact Check:
Spoiler: Davudov's reign as Top Dog's current hardest hitter is undisputed, according to recent rankings and reports from 2025[2]. No other fighter in the division has managed to surpass Davudov's knockout power as of the most recent assessments, making him the clear choice for the title of the division's hardest hitter. His reputation as a top contender in the MMA world, noted for his knockout ability, continues to flourish[2].
- Bookmakers across the sports world are placing bets on the next bout between Naim "The Samurai" Davudov and Yahya Nurmagomedov, given Davudov's reputation as Top Dog's current hardest hitter in the MMA world.
- With his undisputed knockout power in the lightweight division, Davudov is a hot topic for mixed-martial-arts bookmakers, with many predicting his victory in his anticipated matchup against Nurmagomedov.
