Fighters often use words as weapons, trying to get under their opponents’ skin and generate buzz before a potential showdown. And Colby Covington is a master at it. He recently took aim at Islam Makhachev and his mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov, accusing them of being “weight bullies” who manipulate their weight cuts to gain an unfair advantage.
But Makhachev wasn’t about to let these comments slide without a response. Speaking in an interview with Match TV, he delivered a brutally honest takedown of Covington’s tactics. The lightweight champion described Covington as someone who is just known for his words.
“First, let’s describe who Colby is. A man who can’t prove anything with his fights, but tries to be well known with his mouth. This is what he does. He doesn’t talk about fighters who are not in the Top 15. He talks about fighters who have already achieved a lot to be well-known. I think he’s one of the masters of trash talk.”
Islam Makhachev goes OFF on Colby Covington 😳
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“[Colby is] a man who can’t prove anything with his fights, but tries to be well known with his mouth.”
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Islam Makhachev further made it clear that he wasn’t bothered by Covington’s remarks. When asked if the comments affected him, his response was dismissive. He suggested that such criticism would only matter if it came from a genuinely skilled fighter. For Makhachev, Covington’s words are nothing more than noise.
While Colby Covington continues to generate headlines with his controversial statements, Islam Makhachev remains focused on his athletic achievements. He’s a champion who prefers to let his performances in the octagon speak louder than any verbal sparring.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Studies Islam Makhachev’s Last Fight
Since hanging up his gloves, Nurmagomedov hasn’t truly left the fighting world. Instead, he’s transformed into a meticulous strategist, dissecting fights with surgical precision. His latest focus is studying Makhachev’s recent battle against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. He is searching for every minute detail that could be improved.
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Recently, Khabib Nurmagomedov shared a behind-the-scenes look at his analysis, posting an Instagram story of himself intently watching the fight. It’s like a chess grandmaster reviewing a critical match, looking for potential weaknesses and opportunities. His goal is to elevate Islam Makhachev’s already impressive skillset.
The lightweight champion’s preparation has always been intense, but with Khabib’s involvement, it reaches another level entirely. They’re not just preparing for a fight; they’re crafting a near-perfect performance. ‘The Eagle’ wants to ensure Islam Makhachev enters the octagon without any exploitable gaps in his game.
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