UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev has opened up about the demanding training regimen he endures with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Known for his unparalleled discipline and dedication, Nurmagomedov’s approach to training leaves little room for rest or compromise, according to Makhachev.
Islam Makhachev on Coach Khabib Nurmagomedov
Islam Makhachev shared that despite the advanced recovery tools available, Khabib’s insistence on hard work during camp means there’s no time to slack off. “Today, honestly, we started with the team. We wanted some guys to go light, maybe rest tomorrow, and do some recovery. Okay, you just go light and do like 30 minutes of running, like easy training.