Makhachev played in the Lightweights – weight class that Nurmagomedov ruled as an unbeaten boxer, once defeated big names like Rafael Dos Anjos, Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier or Justin Gaethje. Like Nurmagomedov, Makhachev also comes from the Russian Dagestan, maybe the style of the player of these two punches has similarities.
Makhachev started playing since 2010, this puncher joined UFC in 2015, from the beginning of the year to the present time, Makhachev has given himself the successes against brand names like before Drew Dober and Thiago Moises. Makhachev will have a match against the New Zealand – Dan Hooker puncher on Saturday. If you win against Dan Hooker, Makhachev can become the No. 5 candidate for the Lightweights weighing championship belt.
Makhachev said that he highly appreciated the training and support of Nurmagomedov as well as Javier Mendez recently.
“Practicing with Nurmagomedov is quite pressured, but I feel very happy because there is a coach like him by his side to support me. With my experienced experience, Khabib and Javier Mendez – my head coach, helped me a lot, they made a plan to play and practice with me in the training camp.”
“Khabib is not only a good coach but also a friendly friend. With diverse and rich experience in his competition, he shows me a lot of valuable things while practicing and competing in this sport.”
Makhachev said his next opponent in the framework of the Lightweight weight championship is still not sure when the current champion Charles Oliveira will have a belt protection against Dustin Poirier at UFC 269 on December 11.
Meanwhile, another opponent, Justin Gaethje, will play with Michael Chandler at UFC 268 on November 6. Both of these punches are ranked higher than the current Makhachev.
Regardless of the puncher who will hold the title of the championship in the coming months, Makhachev said he would do what he had to do to win. Being conveyed the experiences of Nurmagomedov, Makhachev felt very confident to win, besides this puncher will have a lot more advantage against his opponent when the opponents are increasingly difficult.