Islam Makhachev has been on the receiving side of a common anger of a UFC star.
With Jack della Maddalena who defeated Belal Muhammad on UFC 315, the Dagestani has decided to go up a division to challenge the throne of 170 pounds.
Although Chael has planned Sonnen Makhachev to avoid Ilia Topuria, one MMA star said that there is another reason why the legend should not have left lightweight.
The hunter in question is adamant that he has what is needed to beat the future Hall of Famer.
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Joaquin Buckley says he is the 'worst nightmare' of Islam Makhachev
Joaquin Buckley believes that he has seen mistakes in the game of Islam Makhachev that he could exploit if they have ever fought.
'New Mansa' claims that after beating Kamaru Usman on 14 June, his rival will regret changing weight classes.
In an interview with Parry Punch, he said: “Although Islam and I have never had a connection, he will know a lot about me if we are ever booked to fight.
“The people with whom he has struggled and the people who have shown a few holes in his game – I am becoming his worst nightmare, not JDM.
“JDM has many gaps that can exploit Islam, and we saw it in the fight of Gilbert Burns, actually we have seen it in different fights.
“But with me, and what I did with Colby Covington and what I'm going to do with Kamaru Usman, it will be in his head.
“Even Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably tell him that he is going up, not a good idea. I want pound-for-pound.”
Jack della Maddalena will beat Islam Makhachev, according to a UFC legend
Regardless of what Buckley says, it is not a foregone conclusion that Makhachev Maddalena will beat.
The Australian has undoubtedly proven his skills, taking a former UFC world champion note.
After analyzing both skills, the icon in question thinks he knows who wins the fight.
In an interesting breakdown, the MMA legend explained why he believes that Maddalena beat Makhachev.