‘They’re completely different’ American kickboxing coach Javier Mendez claims Islam Makhachev doesn’t have Khabib’s personality despite comparable fighting style
Javier Mendez, the founder of American Kickboxing Academy, disagrees with the notion that the No. 4 ranked lightweight Islam Makhachev has often been compared to his longtime buddy and training partner Khabib Nurmagomedov owing to their similar fighting styles. Islam Makhachev‘s performance has prompted many to compare him to fellow Dagestani Khabib Nurmagomedov, who is … Read more