Khabib Nurmagomedov has some large reward for Islam Makhachev within the aftermath of UFC 330.
Makhachev was seeking historical past this previous Saturday in Philadelphia. The king of the welterweight division had his first profitable 170-pound title protection, and broke a UFC file for many consecutive wins. Makhachev utilized his grappling and had success within the standup in opposition to Ian Machado Garry to combat his technique to a unanimous determination.
Nurmagomedov was the primary voice in Makhachev’s nook on combat evening, and he hopped on Instagram to share the utmost reward for his longtime good friend and protege.
“There’s a phrase: Achievement,” Nurmagomedov wrote. “In sports activities, it means lots, and Islam and ‘achievement’ are synonyms. He has reached the top of this sport, damaged the file for the longest successful streak in UFC historical past, and is rightfully thought-about among the finest athletes to ever step into the Octagon. Could the Almighty preserve you protected, Brother.”
Previous to Saturday’s large UFC on Paramount+ occasion, longtime coloration commentator Joe Rogan mentioned he wouldn’t be stunned if Makhahcev have been to retire with a win over Garry, however the 170-pound ruler doesn’t plan to wrap issues up simply but. Makhachev can be taking a while to heal up following a hard-fought win over Garry, however he desires to combat once more previous to Ramadan.
Prime welterweight contenders Carlos Prates and Michael Morales have been in attendance for UFC 330. Makhachev has mentioned he believes Prates is forward of Morales on the pecking order. The champion believes Morales has been too inactive and must no less than win a No. 1 contender combat.
As for Garry, he issued a video assertion on his Instagram web page. “The Future” claimed to have taken Makhachev to the wire, and he nonetheless believes he can grow to be a UFC titleholder.
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