"I've always been a big fan of Makhachev. As everyone knows, I'm a fan of this school, a fan of this style. I'm a huge fan of Khabib. We crossed paths in training once and I was delighted. So I think the victory will go to Islam," - quotes Almeida MMA Junkie.
Recall that Makhachev and Puryear will meet in the main event of UFC 302, which will take place on the night of June 2 in Newark, USA. Almeida will share the octagon with Alexander Romanov as part of the same event.
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