Khabib Nurmagomedov's Team Finally Respond To UFC 254 Weigh-In Controversy

Team Khabib have responded to the weigh-in controversy ahead of UFC 254, with coach Javier Mendez pouring scorn at the critics.

"He felt so good, and he was six pounds off, and he felt strong and said he was going to do the cut the next day. And [by then] he had four-and-a-half, maybe five pounds to go this morning."

Mendez was not present at the weigh-in, but he's undoubtedly well placed to comment given his position in the unbeaten Russian's camp. He claims that Khabib hasn't been worried at any point.

"I asked him, 'How was the weight cut?' And he said, 'Easy, coach, like last time.'" says Mendez.

"And last time wasn't that hard. I mean, all weight cuts are hard as you know, but I don't understand [why] people are making something of nothing. It's stupid.

"He wasn't struggling. If you would've watched him right now - he was grappling - you'd say, 'Wow. That guy is strong as hell.'"

Those watching will have a keen eye on whether the relentless Russian is his usual, unstoppable self, or whether a brutal weight drain has sapped him of his incredible powers.