Through the UFC 302 post-fight presser, Dana White gave a verdict when it got here to Islam Makhachev being on the high of the pound-for-pound rankings. Even when he received in opposition to Dustin Poirier with a tremendous efficiency for the 5 rounds, White declared Jon Jones one of the best pound-for-pound fighter. Nonetheless, Makhachev’s group thinks in any other case.
His Dagestani good friend and coach, Khabib Nurmagomedov, who is a retired champ and Corridor of Famer, gave his strict verdict on Makhachev’s prowess.
Khabib Nurmagomedov says that Islam Makhachev is the finest
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Lately, a fan web page uploaded a heartfelt image of Usman Nurmagomedov hugging Makhachev after the combat, and Khabib shared the image of his two-star pupils in his Instagram story. He additionally needed to say one thing in regards to the newest verdict by Dana White, and the champion didn’t maintain again. He stated, “Finest light-weight on the planet; some might not prefer it, however the information communicate for themselves.”
Khabib has at all times cheered for his protegee pupil and stated that his coaching and stance had been on level. He even gave Makahchev suggestions and methods on combating Poirier’s well-known Guillotine choke. Since the retired champ has confronted Poirier earlier than, he may assist Makhachev in each manner attainable and was even current on the nook after a protracted hole of two years.
After the combat, Khabib even stated that his pupil “grew so much,” and he declared that Makhachev went deep into the very best potential that he may pull off contained in the octagon. The light-weight GOAT was a proud coach and even met Poirier backstage since he had fought ‘The Diamond’ in UFC 242.
He wished to test and make certain Poirier was alright, and he gave his respects to the fighter. In the meantime, Makhahchev now sits on the high of the sport and is getting all of the assist from his coaches and teammates.
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Islam Makhachev finds assist in his group
In a latest interview with Purple Nook MMA, Javier Mendez supported the UFC light-weight champ and stated that Makhachev deserved to get the pound-for-pound throne since he skilled and struggled for that place. In response to the coach, Makhachev confirmed a tremendous efficiency in his fights.
He stated, “Nicely, I wasn’t there when Khabib talked to Islam after the combat. So, I’m assuming he advised him that was a fantastic combat. You, you recognize. ‘You must undergo adversity to win this combat, and I’m very pleased with you, brother,’ you recognize. Now you possibly can be taught from this. You get a whole lot of data from this kind of combat. And that’s precisely what Islam acquired. He acquired a whole lot of data from this combat.”
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The AKA coach stated that Makahchev proved his mettle as one of the best champion in his weight class, and Mendez was impressed by his efficiency in UFC 302. Dana White was in opposition to the P4P rankings and stated Jon Jones was the No. 1 fighter, however Mendez was a Makhachev supporter by way of and thru. Even Khabib stated that his star pupil confirmed his biggest potential.
Makahchev has a 14-win streak now, whereas ‘Bones’ has 13; nonetheless, Jones has by no means misplaced a combat in his complete profession within the UFC. Nonetheless, Makhachev now wants only one profitable title combat to interrupt information. Who do you assume is one of the best P4P fighter? Jones, or Makhachev?