Makhachev spoke about the peculiarities of training in Ramadan

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev revealed 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, so it's not easy. We tried to switch to a night regime, but it's very difficult to change your sleeping and eating routines. 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.