Khabib's Coach Reacts to Retirement, UFC 254 Win, Reveals Khabib Was Hospitalized, GOAT Status

Post-Fight after UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje, Khabib Nurmagomedov's coach Javier Mendez speaks to Submission Radio about Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje and Khabib's domination of "The Highlight" to defend his undisputed UFC lightweight title and subsequent retirement. Mendez discusses the fight itself, Khabib retiring afterwards and when he found out about it, some of the reasons behind the retirement, Khabib being injured in camp and having to go to hospital at one point, if "The Eagle" will ever return from retirement, his place in MMA history and GOAT status, who will likely fight for the belt in Khabib's absence, funny stories from Khabib in the early days, and more!

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