Islam Makhachev explains Dagestani teammates will not fight each other

Islam Makhachev, ahead of his welterweight title defense at UFC 330 on August 15, spoke about the strong camaraderie within his Dagestani team, which includes notable fighters like Khabib Nurmagomedov and Usman Nurmagomedov. Makhachev emphasized that the bonds formed over years of training prevent teammates from fighting one another, stating they consider each other as brothers. The sentiment is echoed by his teammates, who often assist each other in training camps. Magomed Zaynukov recently debuted in the UFC, while Usman Nurmagomedov is reportedly a free agent with potential UFC opportunities.

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