UFC veteran Rustam Khabilov in an interview with talked about the prospects Islam Makhachev in the weight category up to 77 kg, if the transition takes place.
Earlier, during a press conference after winning the belt at lightweight (70.3 kg), Makhachev was asked if he plans to move to the next category and if tall fighters can become a problem for him.
– In fact, when it comes to wrestling, growth is not always good. A short person in the stalls is more collected, he is more comfortable. I had experience – I fought with Jon Jones (the former best fighter in the UFC, regardless of weight classes, height – 193 cm – “”). I wouldn’t say it was difficult for me, the score was 1:1 in the fight. And I’ve never fought with such tall people.
In percussion technique, I agree, you can hold a person at a distance, prevent him from approaching you. So Sean O’Malley played with Peter Yan. This is where arm and leg length can be a plus for you,” Khabilov told .
Khabilov also moved from the 70 kg category to the weight category up to 77 kg.
Makhachev, 31, became the UFC lightweight champion by defeating Brazilian Charles Oliveira by choke.
Source : MatchTV
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