“Just because Khabib thinks” – Sean O’Malley weighs down Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team mate Islam Makhachev


“Just because Khabib thinks” – Sean O’Malley weighs down Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team mate Islam Makhachev

Sean O'Malley, Islam Makhachev with Khabib Nurmagomedov

Sean O’Malley, who is going to fight Petr Yan at UFC 280 recently got interviewed by MMA reporter, Helen Yee. During the conversation, O’Malley was questioned about the main event of UFC 280 between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira.

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While predicting his winner, O’Malley chose Oliveira to take the win via knockout. O’Malley mentioned that he hasn’t seen much of Makhachev but the hype around him is massive. According to O’Malley, Islam Makhachev’s hype is only due to the fact that Khabib Nurmagomedov promoted him.

He said: “I see Charles marching out there with that high front knee doing his thing. Honestly, I haven’t watched a ton of Islam, more of a little bit of his recent stuff, but it’s crazy how hyped-up he is, literally because Khabib says how good he is.” to Helen Yee sports.

O’Malley explained that indeed Makhachev has performed well in his last few fights but isn’t deserving of the title shot. O’Malley is expecting Oliveira to go in there and finish Makhachev and his hype at UFC 280.

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“Obviously he’s went out there and performed really well in his last couple of fights too, but we’re so excited about this guy… We’re not super hyped because of all the crazy performances he’s had, it’s more so just because Khabib thinks this guy’s the best in the world. I would love to see Charles go out there and get the job done.”

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A look at Islam Makhachev’s journey to the top of lightweight division

Islam Makhachev
Islam Makhachev

Makhachev is one of the closest to Khabib Nurmagomedov and has been with him since his childhood. After Nurmagomedov’s retirement, “The Eagle” became a coach and has been on Makhachev ‘s corner for a long time now. Makhachev surprised everyone when he started getting clear finishes in the lightweight division.

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Makhachev’s similarity to Nurmagomedov helped him to gain more fan following and fans started expecting him to be the next Nurmagomedov. Following this, Makhachev also proved that he is capable to live up to fight fans expectations by being dominant inside the octagon.

Nurmagomedov has been asking Dana White to materialize the title match-up between Makhachev and Oliviera for a long time now. Finally, the match is scheduled and the hype around it is massive.

Also Read: “When I touch Charles, it’s going to be sparks!” Islam Makhachev PROMISES A GOOD FIGHT against Charles Oliveira at UFC 280