Islam makhachev e Khabib Nurmagomedov They are icons in the UFC lightweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Javier Mendez responds to commentator and maintains his opinion on the greatest legacy of the former lightweight title holder
Days after Daniel Cormier states that Islam Makhachev would be a more dangerous athlete than the friend Khabib Nurmagomedov, coach Javier Mendez came to the defense of the Russian legend. In an interview with 'MMA Mania', the coach, who worked with both, confirmed the 'Eagle' as his biggest pupil.
“Islam has more skills in multiple areas. About being more dangerous, no one is more dangerous in the world than Khabib. I have never met a more dangerous fighter than Khabib. It is the most complicated to decipher. (…) In my opinion, he (Khabib) has the strongest chin I've ever seen. He was hit and the only person who shook him a little was Michael Johnson. Justin gaethje hit him and nothing happened. He got into trouble with everyone. If Cormier meant about 'more skilled,' fine. No more dangerous,” declared Mendez.
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Russian MMA legend, Khabib led the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg) between 2018 and 2020. The athlete announced his early retirement after unifying the title against Justin gaethje, making the decision months after the tragic death of his father and mentor, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, victim of complications from Covid-19.
Considered by many as the natural successor to 'Eagle', Islam makhachev He assumed the throne of the category at the end of 2022. To date, the fighter has two title defenses.
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