Islam Makhachev has revealed UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has been a tougher coach than his late father during his UFC 280 preparations.
The Russian star will take to the octagon this weekend against Charles Oliveira in Abu Dhabi looking to become UFC lightweight champion for the first time. Makhachev has emerged as one of the promotion's brightest stars and has shown shades of his mentor Nurmagomedov who retired as an undefeated champion in 2020.
The UFC legend has been an integral part of Makhachev's preparations and will be in his protege's corner instructing him for the huge title tilt. And the challenger has revealed he has become angered with Nurmagomedov being less involved with the physical side of training camp since hanging up his gloves.