Coach stated that K. Nurmagomedov and I. Makhachev would dominate C. do Bronx. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
The recent success of Charles of the Bronx as UFC lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg), a title he won and defended in 2021, made fans imagine what a duel between the Brazilian and Khabib Nurmagomedov, former champion who dominated the division before retiring and leaving the belt vacant. Javier Mendez, the Russian's trainer, believes his pupil would dominate the current belt holder.
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On his YouTube channel, the fitness trainer Khabib Nurmagomedov stated that he believed that both the former champion and Islam makhachev, currently fourth in the ranking and considered by many as the “new Khabib”, would be capable of dominating Charles of the Bronx in possible duels.
“I know that both of them would beat Charles de Oliveira, in my opinion, because they are both my fighters. From a stylistic point of view, Islam could trade blows, he could shoot. Khabib wasn't a great kicker. Khabib would have to go straight to the grapple with Charles and would probably dominate him. In fact, I know he would dominate. In my opinion, although Charles is great, I know that Khabib would dominate him and I think Islam would dominate him too”, said the coach.
While a duel between Charles of the Bronx e Khabib Nurmagomedov seems very unlikely, as the former champion is retired and dedicating himself to his life as a trainer, a fight against Islam makhachev It seems like a matter of time. The Russian has a fight scheduled against Beneil Dariush and, if he wins, he could earn the right to fight for the title.
Charles of the Bronx, who defended the belt for the first time in December, against Dustin poirier, there is still no date for the second defense. Justin gaethje e Conor McGregor are the Brazilian's possible opponents in the next fight.
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