When Islam Makhachev chose to help "defeat" Al Iaquinta to celebrate Khabib Nurmagomedov's championship victory 1

When Islam Makhachev chose to help “defeat” Al Iaquinta to celebrate Khabib Nurmagomedov’s championship victory

Islam Makhachev At UFC 223 he showed the world that mixed martial arts is all about respect! Warrior from the movement of Makhachkala Al Iaquinta Something very common in the UFC.

Al Iaquinta raid, hungry, at UFC 223 Khabib Nurmagomedov in a light title fight. “The Eagle” performed brilliantly against the American fighter, and it definitely battered it. Nurmagomedov was so desperate to become the champion of the lightweight division, and his entire team, including the lightweight division, Islam Makhachev was rooting for him.

After the final bell rang, Nurmagomedov was barely tired and satisfied with his performance, while “Raging” struggled for a moment throughout the fight and his face was bleeding. When the last bell rang, Makhachev showed an incredible sign of humility.

Instead of rushing to his friend Khabib Nurmagomedov, Makhachev decided to congratulate Al Iaquinta, and also offered to wipe the blood from his face. We rarely see rivals displaying this kind of humility towards their opponent. Instead of instantly celebrating, the warrior showed interest in his opponent.

Related: “It was just beautiful” – Chael Sonnen reacts to Islam Makhachev helping Khabib’s opponent with a bleeding nose injury at UFC 223

Al Iaquinta compares the fighting style of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev

Khabib Nurmagomedov x Islam Makhachev
Nurmagomedov watches Islam Makhachev from the corner

Several comparisons were made between Khabib Nurmagomedov and his training partner, Islam Makhachev. The latter is also the apparent heir to Nurmagomedov’s legacy. He’s very close to making it happen in his title match against Charles Oliveira. UFC 280.

Facing Hakim Nurmagomedov in a five-round title fight, Al Iaquinta compares the styles of both Dagestanis. “It can certainly have a similar success” Iaquinta said in an interview with Submission Radio that he talked about Mahachev.

“He’s probably not that dominant in his fights… I can definitely see the comparisons. His teammates, they’re both from Dagestan, have the same look with beards and, you know, look like crazy Dagestan lunatics.” added “Anger” to the interview.

In relation :  Michael Bisping claims the UFC financially supports its fighters, contrary to the notorious warrior payout narrative.