Winning inside the Octagon and outside of it, Islam Makhachev consistently finds a way to win the hearts of the people. His performances in the Octagon have been nothing short of a masterclass, and as one of the most influential fighters on the planet, he carries a significant moral responsibility to give back to his community. Many fighters choose to support their communities in various ways, and Islam Makhachev is no exception.
The undisputed lightweight champion of the world might be a beast inside the closed cages of Octagon, but outside of it, he enjoyed his time laughing and enjoying his time with his loved ones. However, he dedicates some of his time to meaningful causes as well. Fairly recently, the lightweight champion took to his Instagram handle to ask for a donation for the hungry kids.
The fighter shared a screenshot on his Instagram story along with a link to his fan fundraiser and stated that he is raising $77,490 for 3000 hungry kids for six months. He captioned it as, “Let’s provide 3000 people in need with food for six months. ” As of now, only $548.98 out of $77,490 has been donated by the fans. The fighter has urged his followers to contribute to a cause to save their kids.
Islam Makhachev | via Imago
Well, this is not the first time that the lightweight champion has come forward for a public fundraiser. Last time, Islam Makhachev did a fundraiser for Zainal ͏Abid who was suffering from acute leukemia (cancer). The fighter alongside his fans raised $͏124,403.53 for his recovery. Behind the bravado of a ruthless warrior, there lies a common man who just wants to help people.
With the help of his fans, Islam Makhachev believes that he will be able to bring a change. Well, the lightweight champion has been defeating his opponents back and forth but what’s next for him? Let’s find out.
Team Khabib laid out plans for Islam Makhachev
With Justin Gaethje‘s victory at UFC 313 against Rafael Fiziev, the former ‘BMF’ titleholder is back in the title picture against Islam Makhachev. But will he be ready to face the promotion’s most dominant talent? That question has been answered by Team Khabib’s head coach, Javier Mendez. According to the head coach, Gaethje will find it immensely difficult to fight on his foot as Makhachev’s ground game is near perfect.
“It definitely, in my opinion, would play out differently because they are not the same fighter. Islam is more well-rounded than Khabib was, you know, so Islam is at the point where he’s pound-for-pound number 1 because he’s well-rounded in all the areas.” Mendez went on to say that ‘The Eagle’ was “not as well-rounded as Islam is in the striking,” said Mendez while having a conversation on ‘Submission Radio.’
Praising Khabib Nurmagomedov’s ground game and relentless pressure, Javier Mendez assured that, unlike his mentor, Islam Makhachev’s gameplan is totally different, “Islam doesn’t have that type of game he’s got a different type of game. His game is incredible’s submission level a base more than anything and as you’ve seen it with all his submissions you know it’s different.”
Justin Gaethje fought Khabib Nurmagomedov for the title back at UFC 254, however, ‘The Highlight’ lost the battle by way of a triangular choke. However, the American fighter is looking to change his fortune now. Given that, will Justin Gaethje be able to stop the Dagestani train or will Islam Makhachev will have another victory? State your thoughts in the comments below.
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