The coach named the most dangerous opponent for Makhachev

Javier Mendez, UFC Lightweight Champion Trainer Islam Makhachev, expressed the opinion that the greatest threat to his ward Now represents the ex-holder of the time zone Justin Gaethje.

“The most difficult opponent for Islam? Stylistically, they [Oliveira, Poirier and Gaethje] are all tough fighters. Perhaps this is Gaethje, since he is a good kicker, he has a heavy punch and a strong jaw. I could be wrong, because the same Dustin is an iron man. He is used to fighting to the last. But still, I believe that this is Gati, although I could be wrong, ”Mendez said in an interview with Submission Radio.

Makhachev is expected to defend his belt next in October in Abu Dhabi, UAE.