Makhachev Recalls Large School Fight in Dagestan Where He and Khabib Supported Each Other

Islam Makhachev described a school fight in Dagestan that involved roughly 500 people on each side. He said he and his younger friends were struggling against older boys until Khabib Nurmagomedov and some of his friends arrived. Makhachev stated that after Khabib joined, the opposing group began running away and some jumped into their cars.

He said the arrival gave his side renewed confidence. Makhachev said he and Khabib trained together during their school years. He added that the two never fought among themselves but always supported each other in school fights.

Makhachev described Khabib as an elder who served as an example for younger fighters regardless of whether Khabib had become champion. He said the respect remained constant before and after Khabib’s success. com reported that Makhachev is the first Dagestani UFC two-division champion.

The same report stated that Khabib Nurmagomedov retired with a record of 29-0.