A lighthearted exchange between Islam Makhachev and Daniel Cormier ahead of UFC 311 has captured attention online.
Islam Makhachev, set to defend his lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan on Jan. 18 in Los Angeles, joked about Khabib’s relentless coaching style, saying:
“Maybe you can come join us and control him a little bit because he doesn’t listen to Javier [Mendez].”
Cormier, laughing, replied:
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“He is just a psychopath nobody can control him”
Makhachev equipped by saying:
“Try, try.”
🤣Islam Makhachev asked Daniel Cormier to come to the camp to help control Khabib, because he is pushing them too hard in training.
— MMA.PROS.PICK (@MMAPROSPICK) December 17, 2024
Islam: "Maybe you can come join us and control him a little bit because he doesn’t listen to Javier."
DC: "He is just a psychopath nobody can… pic.twitter.com/kOl7UOR2TS
UFC 311’s main event marks the highly anticipated rematch between Makhachev and Tsarukyan. Their first bout in 2019 was a close one, with Makhachev winning by unanimous decision. Both fighters have since evolved, with Makhachev on a 14-fight winning streak and Tsarukyan emerging as a strong contender.
The co-main event features Merab Dvalishvili defending his bantamweight title against undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov. With an 11-fight winning streak, Dvalishvili faces a formidable challenge from the rising star, adding to the excitement on the card.
This card is STACKED!!!! #UFC311 from @intuitdome, January 18th. Tickets are on sale tomorrow pic.twitter.com/BhUW70Zpy0
— danawhite (@danawhite) December 6, 2024