"Yes, that's right, but it was impossible because it's Ramadan. One month you have to fast from sunrise and all day long. It's very difficult to train during that time. I asked my manager if they could move UFC 300 to two weeks, then I would be ready, but he said it was impossible.
Of course I'm sorry because it's a dream fight. I didn't have the slightest chance to compete at UFC 300, and that's why I'm very upset. It's a high-profile event, a big fight against Edwards for the second belt, but this time I missed my chance. I hope one day they will call me again with this offer," - quotes Dagestan MMA Junkie.
Recall that the last fight Makhachev held in October last year, knocking out Alexander Volkanovski.
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