Become a fighter with Megan Olivi | Islam Makhachev

Although Islam Makhachev’s dominance in the UFC has led to a title fight, he still can’t stop the comparisons to his mentor: UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov.

But Islam does not care about comparisons. In fact, he’s the first to thank everyone, from his teammates and coaches to his family and former employers, for his success.

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Even with world-class help, what drove Islam to walk the long, arduous path to UFC glory? And why did everyone around him see something special in him?

Hear Islam Makhachev’s story below in this episode of Becoming A Fighter with Megan Olivi.