Islam Makhachev’s head coach Khabib Nurmagomedov talks about missing UFC 294 on Instagram
UFC 294 was a winning night for Dagestan, with Mountain Boy Islam Makhachev proving his superiority by defending and defeating featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovskiy once again. However, fans were disappointed by the absence of Makhachev’s head coach, Khabib Nurmagomedov. The former UFC champion himself explains why he didn’t attend the Abu Dhabi event.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Addresses UFC 294 No-Show as Islam Makhachev’s Head Coach
For those who don’t know, Nurmagomedov trained Islam Makhachev for the fight against the Australian champion. As head coach, he saw other trainers and team members always present to support the fighters and advise them on fight strategy, so his attendance at events was usually expected. Ta. However, Nurmagomedov’s absence raised considerable doubts.
If you’re wondering where he is and why he’s not in the corner, he already has your answer. He does not participate in matches, does not take part in corner tasks, and has completely distanced himself from the world of MMA. He asks his fans to respect his own decisions, as well as his brothers, friends and sparring partners.
In a quick rematch, UFC lightweight champion Makhachev successfully defended his title against UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovskiy. Makhachev won by TKO in the first round with a hard left head kick, and Volkanovskiy fell to the canvas, landing a series of unanswered headshots before the referee intervened. This intense rivalry culminated in an important victory for Makhachev, and Khabib’s training went very well.
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From the beginning, Habib and Islam have stood by each other and provided unwavering support. It was Khabib who put Islam on the path to winning a championship, and he did it once, even though he wasn’t inside the Octagon.
