Khabib Nurmagomedov: In an exclusive interview with lordping, renowned trainer Javier Mendez, who guided Khabib Nurmagomedov to numerous victories, has shared his insights on a potential matchup between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. Mendez, who was in Nurmagomedov’s corner during his historic bout against McGregor in 2018, believes that if the two fighters were to face off, McGregor would emerge victorious.
The 2018 fight between Nurmagomedov and McGregor was one of the biggest events in UFC history. Nurmagomedov successfully won the fight via Submission in 4th round.
Javier Mendez Forecasts a Potential Showdown Between McGregor and Chandler
Mendez explains that his prediction leans in favor of McGregor due to Chandler’s inclination for entertaining the crowd. According to the coach, Chandler tends to engage in stand-up exchanges more than he should.
he said “I favour Conor only because Chandler likes to entertain. And he’s going to stand more than he should. If Chandler fought the way he could fight I’d go with Chandler but Chandler is such a great entertainer, he’s going to give Conor what he wants – doing more stand up than he should. Conor is the sharpshooter out of the two. Chandler brings war every time but I don’t think this is the right type of fight for him. He needs to come in Khabib style, that’s the way to go with Conor. Basically shoot, shoot, shoot, punch. Never let him settle. Always let him know you’re going to take him down so he doesn’t settle, so he doesn’t get comfortable on his feet.”
For Chandler to have a chance against McGregor, Mendez suggests adopting a strategy reminiscent of Nurmagomedov’s approach. Mendez advises Chandler to focus on relentless takedowns and constant pressure, never allowing McGregor to settle or find comfort on his feet.
By continuously threatening with takedowns, Chandler could prevent McGregor from gaining confidence and establishing a rhythm in the fight.
As fans eagerly await further developments and official announcements, discussions and predictions from notable figures like Javier Mendez fuel the excitement surrounding the sport.
Only time will tell if Mendez’s forecast holds true, but it is clear that McGregor’s reputation as a skilled striker and Chandler’s entertaining fighting style make for an intriguing hypothetical matchup. As the MMA world continues to evolve, fans can eagerly anticipate the possibility of witnessing these two formidable athletes go head-to-head inside the Octagon.
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