‘Khabib listened to his, when will you listen?’ Islam Makhachev’s mother’s demands leave fans worried about champ’s early retirement
Islam Makhachev's mother shares the same views as Khabib Nurmagomedov's apparently. Fans are worried if Makhachev would go down the same path as his predecessor.
Islam Makhachev reveals his mother wants him to retire (Image Courtesy - The Mirror/TalkSport)
Islam Makhachev has worried fans after revealing his mother’s wishes. Similar to the mother of Khabib Nurmagomedov, the current lightweight champ’s parent wants the fighter to perform an early exit. This has made fans believe that Makhachev might also retire early.
In a recent interview, Islam Makhachev revealed the first reaction of his mother, who is not a fan of fighting, when he returned to Dagestan as a UFC champion. “She said, ‘you’re a champion now. Wrap it up. Khabib listened to his mother, when will you listen to yours?'” Makhachev said in an interview.
One of the biggest dismays among the MMA fanbase was that they did not get to see more of Khabib Nurmagomedov. ‘The Eagle‘ went 29-0 and hung his gloves to fulfill his mother’s wish. With Makhachev revealing the story at his household, fans have begun to worry that early retirement is lurking for Khabib’s protege.
Makhachev is coming off a successful title defense against the P4P #1 fighter, Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284. The bout was undoubtedly the toughest fight of the Dagestani’s career. Makhachev now looks ahead at a potential title defense against one of the top lightweight stars or another rematch with Volk himself.
Islam Makhachev reveals his mothers wishes following his win at #UFC284: “Wrap it up.” ? pic.twitter.com/nGdrfczHjM
— Parry Punch (@ParryPunchNews) February 21, 2023
Fans react to Islam Makhachev revealing his mother’s wishes
While many are weary of a potential early retirement from the Dagestani champ, there is a fair share of hate towards Makhachev too following his interview. Nurmagomedov, to this day, has been facing criticism for retiring after only 3 title defenses despite having the perfect career.
Makhachev is already coming off a close win against Volkanovski which has turned many fans against him. Several reactions have poured in following Makhachev’s interview surfaced on the internet.
Islam had one tough challenge & bro ready to retire. ??
— Pauli.♤ (@MMAPauli) February 21, 2023
He’s done then, dagestani’s listen to their mothers lol
— ♣️ (@DShrewer) February 20, 2023
Not this shit again
— macsta (@Andymac19) February 20, 2023
Imagine he actually does retire ? my man would’ve came and ended the two longest win streaks currently in the sport and then said “aight I’m out”
— PermaFrost (@PermaFrost045) February 20, 2023
Imagine he actually does retire ? my man would’ve came and ended the two longest win streaks currently in the sport and then said “aight I’m out”
— PermaFrost (@PermaFrost045) February 20, 2023
I swear bro I’m gonna be so mad if this dude retires. He needs to bash Chandler or Gaethje for me
— ??????????? ?? (@WonderbreadMMA) February 20, 2023
The lightweight champion after his title defense against Volkanovski verbally agreed with his rival that he would be down for a rematch. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how the second outing plays after the amazing main event at UFC 284.
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