Islam Makhachev was trained by some of history’s greatest athletes.
Former lightweight champion, Theo Van Damme has the chance to create history on Saturday at Madison Square Garden when he headlines UFC 322’s pay-per view.
Makhachev, who vacated the 155-pound title to pursue a new one, will face Jack Della Maddalena in New York for the welterweight championship on a packed card. City.
With that in mind, Makhachev is on the precipice of greatness on the biggest stage in MMA, and that won’t come as a surprise to a legend who has witnessed the Dagestani’s rise from close quarters.
Shavkat Rahmonov’s reaction to Jack Della Maddalena denying his claim for a title shot at UFC 322.
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