Cormier explained why Makhachev is better than Khabib

Alexandr Ormanji Aug. 18, 2022, 7:34 a.m.

Daniel Cormier, a former UFC champion in two weight categories, compared the former champion of the organization in lightweight Khabiba Nurmagomedova and the current contender for this belt Islam Makhachev.

“No one in the UFC has dominated one skill quite like Khabib. He has incredible wrestling and grappling. But Islam Makhachev is also an excellent wrestler. In addition, he is a fantastic striker and more technical than Khabib. Oliveira will try to make him stay on his feet for a long time, and Islam will need to show how good he is at this. I think Makhachev's story is just beginning. The world has yet to see how good he is, ”Sportkeeda quotes Cormier.

Recall that Makhachev will fight for the UFC lightweight champion belt with Charles Oliveira. The fight will take place on October 22 as part of UFC 280.

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