Javier Mendes, coach of undefeated Dagestani UFC lightweight division prospect Umar Nurmagomedov, commented on his charge's victory over Kazakhstan debutant Bekzat Almakhan.
"Umar fights to the end. He never once gave up. I was impressed with his performance. Let's see who will be his next opponent. He doesn't care who he fights as he is good in all aspects. Potentially he reminds me of Petr Yan. This guy is really good," Mendes stated on his podcast.
Recall that on March 2 at UFC Fight Night 238 in Las Vegas, USA, Nurmagomedov defeated Almakhan by unanimous decision of the judges (30-25, 30-26, 30-26). The 28-year-old fighter improved his professional record to 17-0.
