Tristar head Firas Zahabi is a big fan of Khabib Nurmagomedov, but the famous coach believes that & # 39; The Eagle & # 39; will not hang out with his famous student Georges St-Pierre. always.
Nurmagomedov's strength is his wrestling, but former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion St-Pierre is the best MMA wrestler of all time.
Zahabi believes that Khabib will force his will to St-Pierre & # 39; very difficult, & # 39; Rush & # 39; Keep the undefeated UFC lightweight champion up to 5 rounds by kick Say you can.
Zahabi said in a ReRooted podcast according to Abhinav Kini of The Body Lock, “In addition to all the fighters I use, Khabib is my favorite fighter. “So you can't be biased. … I think Georges is more honest. However, his hands are more sophisticated and his punching skills are more sophisticated. Secondly, his kick skills were much more refined than Khabib. If you do not think that George should play safely, you can point out the carbive with just your legs. George is very skillful with his legs and he is good at kicking.
"The possibility of backing carbive is as good as backing carbive." “He is heavier, bigger and stronger. In addition, he can set up more takedowns due to longer range and more seasoned hitting abilities. It can be very hot if you put it in a wrestling match. However, adding noticeable points to Georges, Georges is very smart to use a noticeable setting. To close the street, approach your legs and hold yourself. The wrestling style is also very different. Khabib shoots very often. I think it will be very difficult to score in Georges St-Pierre. He is too big, strong, athletic and seasoned wrestler. ”
Khabib vs. St-Pierre is a dream showdown for many fans, but Nurmagomedov's next title defense is expected to face Tony Ferguson, a former division interim champion in light lightweight contenders and an impressive 12 fight win. Khabib vs. Ferguson is not yet formalized, but next year two men are expected to clash over the title.
St-Pierre, 38, is currently enjoying retirement.