Get the latest updates on Makwan Amirkhani’s upcoming fight against Mochamed Machaev at OKTAGON 54. Find out about their contrasting goals, fighting styles, and the rumored friendship between Amirkhani and Conor McGregor.
| Makwan Amirkhani’s Next Challenge |
Former UFC featherweight Makwan Amirkhani is gearing up for his upcoming fight against top prospect Mochamed Machaev at OKTAGON 54 in Ostrava, the Czech Republic. The highly anticipated lightweight bout, sponsored by Tipsport, will see these two fighters with different goals and aims step into the octagon.
| Makwan Amirkhani and Conor McGregor |
There have been rumors about a friendship between Makwan Amirkhani and former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor. Both fighters train at Straight Blast Gym Ireland under the guidance of John Kavanagh. While they have worked closely with each other in the past, they are not known to be close friends.
Makwan Amirkhani’s Next Challenge
Former UFC featherweight Makwan Amirkhani is gearing up for his upcoming fight against top prospect Mochamed Machaev at OKTAGON 54 in Ostrava, the Czech Republic. The highly anticipated lightweight bout, sponsored by Tipsport, will see these two fighters with different goals and aims step into the octagon.
Amirkhani, who left the UFC in June, finds himself at a career crossroads. At 35 years old, he is closer to the twilight of his tenure as a mixed martial artist. Additionally, he has been on a rough patch, with no wins since 2019.
On the other hand, Machaev, just 24 years old, is a rising star in the MMA world. With an impressive 13-1-1 record, he sees this fight as an opportunity to make a name for himself by defeating a former UFC fighter.
The matchup between these two fighters brings an interesting dynamic. Amirkhani, known for his grappling skills, struggles with endurance in extended grappling sequences. Machaev, an offensive wrestler, overwhelms opponents with his volume on the mat. However, his defensive wrestling skills have been questioned in the past.
It’s worth noting that Amirkhani and Machaev have contrasting fighting styles and goals, making this fight even more intriguing for fans.
Makwan Amirkhani and Conor McGregor
There have been rumors about a friendship between Makwan Amirkhani and former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor. Both fighters train at Straight Blast Gym Ireland under the guidance of John Kavanagh. While they have worked closely with each other in the past, they are not known to be close friends.
