Islam Makhachev Says He Would’ve Submitted His 2015 Self

Khabib Nurmagomedov asks Islam Makhachev how he would fight the 2015 version of himself — and Islam confidently replies that he would’ve submitted his younger self. Back in 2015, Islam was still finding his rhythm in the UFC, relying mainly on wrestling and basic striking. Today, he’s evolved into a complete and dominant fighter with world-class grappling, sharp stand-up, and elite fight IQ.

This moment perfectly shows how far Islam has come under Khabib’s mentorship — from a promising prospect to one of the most dominant lightweight champions in UFC history.

(🎥: Telegram/khabib_nurmagomedov)

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