Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev had to present vital advice to Magomed Zaynukov as his star continues to rise without ever fighting within the UFC.
Zaynukov has change into a viral social media star after a meme which has seen him given the nickname ‘John Pork’. When he travelled to Latest York City to support Makhachev in his bid for a second belt at UFC 323, fans chanted for him as much as anyone on the cardboard during pre-fight events.
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And he became much more of a cult hero for his alleged involvement within the scrap between team Makhachev and Dillon Danis at cageside. The incident saw the previous Bellator star banned from UFC events for all times by Dana White, and value him his return to MMA motion the next month.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s key words of wisdom for Magomed Zaynukov
Earlier this week, Red Corner MMA and Khabib Nurmagomedov released a documentary entitled ‘How Chanko lives in Dagestan’. It follows the journey of Magomed Zaynukov as he trains for his UFC debut, which is yet to be booked, and tells the story of his upbringing within the tiny Dagestani village.
He has change into massively popular online in recent months, but remains to be yet to prove himself within the octagon. And he was given some essential guidance from Nurmagomedov, who’s one in every of the largest stars within the history of MMA.
“It’s over, he was once a humble kid now he’s not,” Islam Makhachev joked while chatting together with his teammate. “He himself was shocked by the best way they recognized him in america, journalists were waiting within the lobby to get an interview.
“He went too far and Khabib slowed him down a bit. He said ‘Chanko, don’t chase the hype, the hype has to chase you’. So we slowed him down on time… It’s time for him to prove himself with actions, it would get tricky so he shouldn’t chill out.
“If he keeps winning fights it is going to get easier when it comes to media, when it comes to his profession. The UFC really cares about it now, so hopes are high and he has to live as much as expectations.”
Islam Makhachev wants Magomed Zaynukov to face Rafael Fiziev
It seems that Zaynukov is awaiting some type of punishment for his involvement within the Danis brawl, which the documentarian looked as if it would imply was delaying his debut. He won a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series last yr, and his first official UFC fight is majorly anticipated.
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Makhachev has high hopes for his pal, and feels that he could tackle a top 15 contender in a short time. Asked who he would book for his debut, the welterweight champion replied: “After all they won’t give him Rafael Fiziev, but I’d like to see that fight.
“Fiziev comes from Muay Thai and Chanko has a solid background in Muay Thai. It could be a spectacular fight for the fans and I’d definitely want to look at it. I believe they may make this fight in future.
“For his first couple of fights there’s plenty of good strikers on the market. I do know Chanko has improved his wrestling recently, I’d prefer it to be a spectacular fight against someone who wouldn’t wish to wrestle so he can show the fantastic thing about his Muay Thai.”
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