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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Alex Pattle

REVEALED: Khabib nurmagomedov s coach explains why islam makhachev is a better student | Rare Historical Photos

Javier Mendez, coach to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, has explained why the latter is a better “student” than his childhood friend.

Upon winning the UFC lightweight title in 2022, Makhachev emulated former champion Khabib, with whom he grew up in Dagestan, Russia.

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