Khabib Nurmagomedov will support Islam Makhachev in his UFC 294 rematch against Charles Oliveira. Find out more about their training and the upcoming fight.
| Khabib Nurmagomedov to Support Islam Makhachev in UFC 294 Rematch |
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| Khabib Nurmagomedov has announced his complete departure from the MMA world in 2023. However, he has made an exception for his good friend and former training partner, Islam Makhachev, as he prepares for his rematch against Charles Oliveira at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Nurmagomedov, who previously cornered Makhachev during his title-winning fight against Oliveira, will be training alongside him in the camp. Although he won’t be in Makhachev’s corner during the fight, Nurmagomedov’s presence will undoubtedly provide invaluable support to his pupil. |
| Makhachev recently spoke about the intense training sessions he has experienced under Nurmagomedov’s coaching. He described the pressure and rigorous drills that they undergo, including multiple rounds of sparring and grappling. Despite the challenging training, Makhachev expressed his excitement about having Nurmagomedov’s guidance and the entire team’s anticipation for the upcoming fight. The bookmakers have already favored Makhachev’s chances in the rematch, and with Nurmagomedov’s support, the odds have further tilted in his favor. |
| In their previous encounter in 2022, Makhachev secured victory over Oliveira via an arm-triangle choke in the second round. The UFC 294 fight card promises an exciting lineup, and fans eagerly await the highly anticipated rematch between Makhachev and Oliveira. |
Khabib Nurmagomedov has announced his complete departure from the MMA world in 2023. However, he has made an exception for his good friend and former training partner, Islam Makhachev, as he prepares for his rematch against Charles Oliveira at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Nurmagomedov, who previously cornered Makhachev during his title-winning fight against Oliveira, will be training alongside him in the camp. Although he won’t be in Makhachev’s corner during the fight, Nurmagomedov’s presence will undoubtedly provide invaluable support to his pupil.
Makhachev recently spoke about the intense training sessions he has experienced under Nurmagomedov’s coaching. He described the pressure and rigorous drills that they undergo, including multiple rounds of sparring and grappling. Despite the challenging training, Makhachev expressed his excitement about having Nurmagomedov’s guidance and the entire team’s anticipation for the upcoming fight. The bookmakers have already favored Makhachev’s chances in the rematch, and with Nurmagomedov’s support, the odds have further tilted in his favor.
In their previous encounter in 2022, Makhachev secured victory over Oliveira via an arm-triangle choke in the second round. The UFC 294 fight card promises an exciting lineup, and fans eagerly await the highly anticipated rematch between Makhachev and Oliveira.
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