Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov expressed his thoughts on the upcoming fight between Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena.
“The expectations from the fight of Islam Makhachev, I think, can overshadow all fights because this is truly a historic event. Not only for us. But also for the sport in general.
Right now, this [Della Maddalena’s] is his first title defense, he is currently the champion in the welterweight division. And a very good opponent. Moving to a heavier weight class? Yes, this will also be a... test for us. A good test for Islam.
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What do I see my mission as? Morning and evening in the gym. Communication, preparation, weight cutting - all together,”
