Islam Makhachev has been using a Russian Tie Snap technique in training ahead of his UFC meeting with Alexander Volkanovski.
Makhachev is set to return to action in February when he takes on arguably the sternest test of his career against featherweight champion Volkanovski at UFC 284 on February 11 at the RAC Arena in Australia. A win for the Russian star will be his biggest to date and will see him retain his title at the first time of asking, after earning it with a success over Charles Oliveira last year.
The Russian star will have a new-look camp without the assistance of MMA legend Khabib Nurmagomedov, who has taken a step back from the sport. However, this by no means suggests that Makhachev's camp has been unsuccessful, with training partner Chase Saldate explaining the success of the champion's secret move.
