Javier Mendes, the head coach of the American Kickboxing Academy talked about training with Khabib Nurmagomedov for a fight with Conor McGregor at UFC 229.
“Khabib came in the right shape faster than usual. We usually end up sparring on Friday, but this time, today was the last day of sparring. This camp was just a bang, we had excellent sparring partners, everybody is healthy, Khabib is healthy, weight is fine, in general, it cannot be better.
“Khabib is still growing and progressing, so every time you see him, this is a new Khabib, so you can expect new skills, new tricks, different new things in the fight with Conor. Do not expect to see that Khabib, who was in the past battles. He is constantly progressing.
“His skills in the stance grow with all the other skills. He works with professional boxers without much trouble. Many people underestimate Khabib 's punches, but in the battle they will see that he has a pretty good punch,” said Mendez.
