Daniel Cormier believes Islam Makhachev's upcoming fight could be his most significant yet, sparking debate among MMA experts. Javier Mendez, head coach of Khabib and Islam, disagrees with Cormier's statement, emphasizing Khabib's unparalleled danger. Mendez's differing opinion has led to a discussion in the MMA community regarding Makhachev's prowess compared to Khabib's. Cormier also views the potential matchup between Makhachev and Dustin Poirier as highly beneficial for the UFC.
Morning Report: Coach counters Daniel Cormier’s Islam Makhachev claim, says ‘nobody is more dangerous’ than Khabib Nurmagomedov https://t.co/x9iAgc0TZE
Daniel Cormier thinks Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier is a “no-lose situation for the UFC." Full story: https://t.co/y8EJnYgLfM https://t.co/8e8a7fF3QM
Javier Mendez disagrees with Daniel Cormier's claim that Islam Makhachev more dangerous than Khabib Nurmagomedov https://t.co/pVQwuAaLIC
Javier Mendez disagrees with 'DC' that Islam Makhachev is 'More Dangerous' than Khabib Nurmagomedov 🙅♂ #UFC #MMA https://t.co/6OHnCVO8Ir
Khabib and Islam’s head coach, Javier Mendez, reacts to Daniel Cormier saying that Islam Makhachev is more dangerous than a prime Khabib: “[Islam] is more skilled in multiple areas. Nobody is more dangerous in the world than Khabib. No one, I don’t care.” 🎥 @mmamania #UFC #MMA https://t.co/Ocy9wyPz7m
Daniel Cormier believes Islam Makhachev's next fight could be his 'biggest' yet. https://t.co/YbcVNqaXG6