Later this year, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will defend his title against Justin Gaethje, the man many believe to be the toughest test for Khabib in the 155 pound division. And Khabib’s longtime training partner and friend Daniel Cormier agrees.
Speaking with Yahoo Sports recently, Cormier discussed Khabib’s upcoming title defense against Gaethje, calling it the most difficult fight of Nurmagomedov’s career.
“I think he’s going to fight his toughest opponent,” Cormier said. “I think the vast majority of the world feels as though this is the toughest guy for him at 155 [pounds].