UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev told how he kept in shape during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
"In Ramadan it is impossible to train 100% - rather, only 50%. You can't eat or drink between sunrise and sunset, it's not easy. We tried to switch to a night regime, but it is very difficult to change your sleeping and eating routine. You also have to exercise.
During the fasting period you can work a little with weights, practice grappling. But you will not be able to spar in full force. After Ramadan I immediately go to the mountains and set up a camp, taking the whole team with me. I immediately start preparing for the fight, I don't have much time. Since the end of Ramadan has been about 10 days, and I've been training for a week in the camp," - quotes Makhachev New York Post.
Recall, on June 1 at the UFC 302 tournament in Newark, USA, Makhachev will fight against Dustin Puryear.
