K. Nurmagomedov and his eye-catching wig, which has already become a trademark. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
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The name of Khabib Nurmagomedov is on the rise within the UFC. The young Russian, who recently achieved his sixth victory in the organization by beating Rafael dos Anjos, has been considered to soon compete for the lightweight category belt.
One of Nurmagomedov's main coaches, Javier Mendez, is betting that his fighter will be able to compete for the title in two fights. “It would be advantageous in his position, considering the number of victories he has had in the UFC, for his next fight to be to define the challenger. I think it's very logical and I believe the fans would like to see that”, commented the AKA gym coach, in an interview with the North American website “MMA Fighting”.
Even though Nurmagomedov has been dominating his opponents, Mendez believes that his protege still has to improve in several aspects. “His striking is evolving. I think he's still a little immature on his feet. His sambo and wrestling are top notch and I don't see anyone in the lightweight division who can handle his game. That in itself is a nightmare for anyone,” he said.
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