Khabib Nurmagomedov's cousin reveals what annoys him about Islam Makhachev
Khabib Nurmagomedov's cousin, Abubakar Nurmagomedov, has revealed what annoys him about Islam Makhachev.
Like his cousin Khabib Nurmagomedov and his teammate Islam Makhachev, Abubakar Nurmagomedov also competes in the UFC. He made his debut in 2019 and has fought three times in the company's welterweight division, attaining a record of 2-1 so far.
In a recent video uploaded to YukaHero's YouTube channel, the two were seen answering questions about each other. During the video, Abubakar Nurmagomedov was asked to reveal something that annoys him about Islam Makhachev.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's cousin suggested that Makhachev's habit of not saying things directly and talking in hints is something that annoys him:
"When you start, you know? You don't say it directly. You are always beating around the bush, passive aggressive behavior, talking in hints. That really annoys me."
Watch the video below:
Colby Covington says Islam Makhachev shouldn't move to welterweight, just like Khabib Nurmagomedov
Following Leon Edwards' win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 286, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev made his intentions clear. He stated that he wants to fight 'Rocky' for the welterweight championship.
However, it appears very unlikely that Edwards vs. Makhachev will happen in the near future as it has been announced by Dana White that Colby Covington will be fighting for the title next.
Addressing Makhachev's remarks during a recent interview with James Lynch, Colby Covington suggested that the UFC lightweight champion should defend his title a couple of times before he thinks about moving up to the welterweight division:
"Makhachev has no reason to be talking right now. That guy needs to go to work. He needs to get a couple title defenses James, he needs to get in there, you know, beat some contenders."
Furthermore, Colby Covington went on to compare Makhachev to Khabib Nurmagomedov, suggesting that 'The Eagle' never came to the 170-pound division because he feared fighting him:
"Just like his little mentor Khabib. He never came to 170 because the man's [points to himself] here. He doesn't wanna fight the man. He knew the man that had a great style for him, the guy that was way more well-rounded, stuff his takedowns, being in his face and punching and putting volume on him and doesn't break under cardio. Like, that's what I do best, I would've walked him down."
Watch the interview below: