“Never did when he training with us,” Islam Makhachev hilariously exposes Khabib Nurmagomedov’s coaching hypocrisy revealing workload twist
Islam Makhachev discusses what it's like to train with Khabib Nurmagomedov as his coach, as well as his ultimate objective in his UFC career.
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Khabib wishes Islam after he becomes number one pound for pound fighter (Image via Imago)
Khabib Nurmagomedov transitioned to a coaching role after retiring from professional MMA. He shifted his focus to coaching and served as a cornerman for other fighters. After retiring from fighting, Khabib was associated with the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) as a co-head coach. Islam Makhachev revealed what it was like to train under the coaching of Khabib.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has played a role in coaching Islam Makhachev. Nurmagomedov had been involved in coaching Islam Makhachev, as they were teammates and had a close relationship in the past. In an interview with Brett Okamoto, Islam said he missed the time they were training together.” But when he become coach…he pressure us very hard…,” Islam revealed.
He narrated how Khabib would pressure the fighters to engage in more drills and grappling sessions after the original drills he used to do together as a fighter. “…but we never did this when he training with us,” he revealed. Islam Makhachev said these extra drill sessions did not exist when Khabib trained with them. But after he became a coach, he started pressuring fighters to train even harder.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has officially retired from coaching and MMA. He decided to focus on his family and other endeavors after retiring from fighting in 2020. Javier Mendez, the coach at the American Kickboxing Academy, confirmed this news.
Islam Makhachev wants the UFC welterweight title
Islam Makhachev has his sights set on clinching the welterweight championship. In a recent interview with ESPN, Makhachev opened up about his aspirations, stating that his ultimate dream was to secure a second belt. He said he was committed to honoring his contract, but his main focus was on the Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington matchup winner. Makhachev said he believed he had what it takes to beat the two.
Makhachev exuded confidence in his skills, stating he could hold his ground against the two. He acknowledged that it would not be easy. However, he welcomed the challenge of taking on opponents of a larger stature. He expressed faith in his ability to emerge victorious. Just like he gave Alexander Volkanovski a chance to compete for the lightweight title, he believes it was his turn to seek that chance.
Islam Makhachev will fight this October, highlighting the main event at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. He will defend his lightweight title in a rematch against former champion Charles Oliveira. If Makhachev keeps on winning, it is only a matter of time before the UFC books him a welterweight title bout.
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