Makhachev named his seconds for the fight with Volkanovski
A permanent coach and colleague will not be around this time.
Following the departure of Khabib Nurmagomedov from the MMA industry, the former UFC champion will no longer accompany his team members to tournaments.
Khabib will not be in the corner of Islam Makhachev during his fight with Alex Volkanovski at UFC 287 in Perth on the night of February 11-12.
“When Khabib Nurmagomedov is in the corner, it’s much better. His emotions, his gestures and tips are a hundred percent more factor that plays in your favor, ”admitted Makhachev.
Nevertheless, the Russian fighter is calm and confident in his abilities less than two weeks before the decisive fight.
As for his corner, to help him in the match, according to Islam, will be the same team as in the fight with Charles Oliveira.
“These are coaches Javier Mendez, Magomed Bagandov, brother Muslim. Instead of Khabib, there will be coach Esedulla Emiragaev, ”Makhachev explained.