“You give them no peace” – Khabib Nurmagomedov erupts in fury as Bobby Green accuses Islam Makhachev of cheating USADA by training in mosque

Khabib Nurmagomedov, the former UFC champion, replies to Bobby Green's new charges that Islam Makhachev and him used prohibited drugs during fights

“You give them no peace” – Khabib Nurmagomedov erupts in fury as Bobby Green accuses Islam Makhachev of cheating USADA by training in mosque

Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Bobby Green (via Yahoo Sports and Imago)

Recently Bobby Green subtly alleged that his former opponents Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov had dabbled in banned substances during their careers. Green’s passionate claims have certainly caught the attention of the MMA world.

In response to these allegations, Khabib Nurmagomedov staunchly asserted his innocence. Taking to social media he calmly stated that he has successfully passed a drug test 49 times in the last 5 years, and Islam would soon mark his 50th test. “Someone should inform Bobby that what Islam did to him was pure technique, honed over the years,” he added.


Green seemed to imply that Nurmagomedov and Makhachev train in covert facilities where USADA struggles to conduct tests. “Khabib and Islam, they go to a mosque… USADA can’t come in here,” he said. He also brought up Makhachev’s past drug test failure, which Makhachev attributed to substances provided during their upbringing in Russia. They were reportedly presented as harmless vitamins.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s response to Bobby Green’s allegations ( Image via Instagram )


When asked about Makhachev’s suspension, Green gave somewhat vague details. He suggested that indeed some form of sanction was imposed. However, the specific details remained shrouded in uncertainty. It Is interesting to note that Bobby Green himself encountered a suspension in the past. He tested positive which resulted in a six-month ban from competing. This history adds a layer of complexity to his accusations. As the MMA world awaits further developments, fans hope for more clarity surrounding the allegations.

Related: “We gon talk sh** and beat each other up!” Veteran Bobby Green would love to fight ‘spunky’ Max Holloway 

Islam Makhachev wants to compete for the UFC welterweight title

Islam Makhachev has already set his eyes on the UFC welterweight title. Speaking to ESPN, Makhachev voiced his aspirations of securing the welterweight title by beating the winner of Leon Edwards versus Colby Covington.

Islam Makhachev vs Charles Oliveira 2 is now official
Islam Makhachev vs Charles Oliveira 2 at UFC 294 (Image via Imago )

Makhachev firmly believes that while it won’t be a cakewalk, he can take on either of Edwards or Covington. “It’s going to be a hard, tough fight against a big guy. But I believe I can finish those guys,” he said. Expressing a preference, Makhachev expressed his hope that Colby Covington would emerge as the victor. He admitted that Leon Edwards would be a tougher fight for him than Colby. Makhachev stated that it would be an exciting fight with U.S. wrestling pitting against Dagestan wrestling.


Islam Makhachev’s aspiration to challenge Colby Covington for the UFC welterweight championship is underpinned by his belief in his skills. Fight enthusiasts can eagerly await a potential yet electrifying showdown between two exceptional combatants.

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