Khabib Nurmagomedov may have retired, but he’s still an active figure in MMA, often cornering Islam Makhachev and other fighters during big matchups. Fans have noticed a lively side to “The Eagle” during these moments, a stark contrast to his typically calm demeanor. However, coach Javier Mendez revealed that at UFC 311, he won’t focus on managing Khabib’s emotions—he’s all about the fight.
At UFC 311, Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov will compete for championship gold. Ahead of the event, head coach Javier Mendez joked in an interview with MMA journalist Helen Yee that he won’t take responsibility if Khabib’s emotions soar after the results of Makhachev and Umar’s fights.
In his words, “No, I stopped [explaining it to him]. It wasn’t working. He goes nuts. No, I’m not going to even try. I’m just going to focus on the fight myself and look at it from that point of view. I …