Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez is set to face off against Dustin Poirier in a highly anticipated rematch. With that in mind, the fighter’s head coach Mark Henry is already thinking about a possible title fight between Alvarez and reigning champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Speaking to MMA Weekly, Henry offered his thoughts on how Alvarez would match up against the Sambo practiced Dagestan native.
“I just feel people don’t know Eddie’s wrestling and jiu-jitsu is off the hook. I feel the one that would have the best chance, that lines up best with Khabib stylistically is definitely Eddie. Eddie’s not afraid of anything. Eddie could definitely defend the shot and his jiu-jitsu is off the hook.”
“Most of all, Eddie’s crazy. He’s out of his mind. That definitely counts for something. He’s a veteran and his game is getting better and better. I definitely think he lines up with Khabib better than anyone.”
“His wrestling is great. Someone will shoot on him and sometimes he’ll be a little late on his defense and his hips are so good, even when he sees the shot and defends it late, his hips are so good. He’s so stocky and strong, it’s like hitting a brick wall sometimes going to shoot on him. His wrestling defense is amazing. His jiu-jitsu is amazing.
“I’ve seen Eddie spar thousands of rounds and I’m not sure I’m not sure I’ve ever seen him on his back much less taken down much.”
