Javier Mendes says MMA is now the best sport in Dagestan thanks to the effect of Khaabib Nurmagomedov.

The khabib nurmagomedov ride from Dagestan hills until it became a global feeling a major impact on many individuals. Javier Mendes, coach of AKA, said the effect of Nurmagomedov on the establishment of Dagestan as a center for mixed fighting arts.

‘EagleHe had the UFC career that lasted about eight years. Throughout his time to promoting the leading MMA, it has risen to achieve the star’s position. It was not limited to the era of Nurmagomedov as a lightweight hero, but also participated in many Family competitions This got the public’s attention.

In a modern conversation on Wisable Wehbi PodcastMendez stated that since the rise of Nurmagomedov in the world of MMA, sport has grown to be the highest attractive in Dagestan:

“The reason that the wrestling is very large is that it succeeded in it. So, when you are successful with it, you have a lot of children going out and playing wrestling. But now, since he entered Khubib (Normagomidov) in the picture, MMA has become great.”

He added:

“MMA took over in Dagestan. This is the first sport now. It is not football, it’s not wrestling, it’s MMA. This is all due to the effect of Khubayb and his father … They have some incredible coaches in the Makhachkala gym.”

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When Javier Mandez detailed his first impression on Khubayb Nurmagomidov

Javier Mendes has participated in the Khubib Norgomidov’s joke since the start of the last UFC career. Over the years, “Eagle” witnessed It rises from an unbeatable possibility It is considered one of the greatest times in MMA.

In a video posted on YouTube channel from NurmagomedovMendes shared his first impression on the former UFC champion of light weight, saying:

“When I met Khubayb for the first time (Normagomidov), I felt great, but I was not 100 % sure of the extent that he would go because I did not think he listened well. Because I used to tell him,” relax, “, and the coach did not understand, it was not more difficult. (1:16 of the video)