Russian UFC champion Islam Makhachev said that he communicates with Benzema, Mane and Pogba
The Russian champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Islam Makhachev spoke about playing football. His words are quoted by Match TV.
The fighter noted that he likes to play, but at the moment he would not agree to hold an official match because of the risk of injury. “There are even microtraumas and they can deprive you of a week of training, and in the preparatory process, a week is a lot. This is 13-14 workouts, ”the athlete explained.
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Makhachev also talked about communicating with the players of European clubs. “I communicate with [капитаном “Реала”] Benzema, with [хавбеком “Ювентуса”] Pogba, signed to [форварда “Баварии”] Manet. We correspond. I follow football,” he shared.
On February 12, Makhachev defeated Australian Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 by unanimous decision. He made his first defense of the organization’s lightweight title won in October.
In total, in his professional career, Makhachev won 24 victories and suffered one defeat. In the UFC, he spent 14 fights, losing once.
Source: Lenta
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