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‘You’re a really massive star there’… Islam Makhachev invitations UFC legend to go to Dagestan

Islam Makhachev would love an MMA icon to come and visit Dagestan with him, claiming those living there adore the fighting sensation. Just like the Russian, the UFC legend in question has carved out his own incredible legacy. Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Islam Makhachev invites Demetrious Johnson to Dagestan Islam Makhachev

‘You’re a really massive star there’… Islam Makhachev invitations UFC legend to go to Dagestan

Islam Makhachev would love an MMA icon to return and go to Dagestan with him, claiming these dwelling there adore the preventing sensation.

Similar to the Russian, the UFC legend in query has carved out his personal unimaginable legacy.

(R-L) Islam Makhachev of Russia kicks Alexander Volkanovski of Australia in the UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 284 event at RAC ...

Photograph by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC by way of Getty Photographs

Islam Makhachev invitations Demetrious Johnson to Dagestan

Islam Makhachev has utilized his phenomenal grappling and ever-improving hanging to cement his standing as the perfect pound-for-pound blended martial artist on the planet.

Nonetheless, in a testomony to his mentality, he isn’t resting on his laurels, and is, as a substitute, pushing himself additional than ever, lately coaching with Demetrious Johnson, to enhance his recreation.

Because it seems, the light-weight champion has been a fan of ‘Mighty Mouse’ for years, having watched in awe because the flyweight GOAT produced an array of epic performances.

Throughout a latest look on Johnson’s YouTube channel, he invited the now-retired athlete to return and go to his homeland.

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Makhachev stated: “One in all my finest fighters, it’s you, as a result of I all the time watched your fights, and while you come to the fitness center, everyone loves you, and they’re all massive followers.

“That’s why I wish to invite you to my nation in Russia in Dagestan. You’re a very massive star there, as a result of all the youngsters are watching MMA. You possibly can include your loved ones and produce everyone.

“We tried to ask Daniel Cormier for the final ten years, he all the time says, ‘I’ll come’ after which after it’s ‘My daughter has gymnastics, my son has one thing’, he by no means comes.”

Islam Makhachev warns UFC legends they have to get his permission to make use of ‘pound for pound’ podcast identify

With Makhachev presently the perfect within the enterprise, he’s fired a cheeky jibe at two superstars of the sport.

The pair of former UFC champions in query host a podcast entitled, ‘Pound for Pound’.

With that in thoughts, the 155-pound title-holder claims they need his say so, if they want to continue with that name.

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