Islam Makhachev is open about the retired UFC legend who earned the award as his favorite hunter.
In his appreciated career, the Dagestani climbed the 155-pound Berg and demanded its place on the throne.
Although the 33-year-old is currently at the top of the peloton, he has a lot of time for the generation that came for him.
Especially a former lightweight world champion has a special place in his heart.
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Islam Makhachev says that Frankie Edgar is his favorite UFC hunter of all time
During his time in the UFC, Frankie Edgar became a hugely popular mixed war artist with fans around the world who brought his modest personality and the all-action style that he brought to the cage.
His wild will to win resonated with Islam Makhachev, who told Demetrious Johnson during an interview on his YouTube channel, that 'The Answer' is his favorite hunter.
He shone: “One of my favorite hunters is Frankie Edgar because I like his style. He is not big, he fought 155 pounds and easily goes to 145 pounds.”
After he had praised the icon, Makhachev offered his respect to the host and said: “One of my best hunters are you, I always look at your fights, and you see how when you come to the gym, everyone loves you and they are all your big fans.”
The future Hall of Famer then made a nice gesture for his friend.
Islam Makhachev invited Demetrious Johnson for Dagestan
Although Makhachev is constantly fighting with Daniel Cormier about Dagestan, it is fair to say that the region is known to produce resilient competitors.
The sport is slowly taken over by hunters from the area, where so many representatives struggling clinics against the best athletes in the world.
With that in mind, many martial artist would like to get the chance to travel there to sharpen their profession.
In a heart -warming turn of events, Makhachev Johnson invited to train in Dagestan.