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coach of the Russian fighter of the mixed style (MMA) Habib Nurmagomedov Javier Mendez told about the most dangerous weapon of the American Justin Gati. About it reports TASS.

According to him, the Russian should be wary of kicks that the American athlete is very powerful. “If he will be able to use them, it will affect the mobility of Habib and the effectiveness of its fight,” said Mendes.

Gati holds the title of interim champion of the UFC lightweight title. In may, he with a technical knockout defeated compatriot Tony Ferguson. Nurmagomedov commented on the result of the match, saying that in MMA there is always the hunger to win the soldiers that “breathe in the back”. Gati said that he “can’t wait to face a major challenge in the person of Habib”. Match athletes to be held in September in Abu Dhabi.

Nurmagomedov took second place in the ranking of the best UFC fighters no weight categories. He twice defended his belt. Scoring 28 victories and no defeats.