Watch Never-seen-before footage of Islam Makhachev training with Khabib Nurmagomedov in the mountains of Dagestan at 1750 metres altitude × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout MMA UFC News Watch Never-seen-before footage of Islam Makhachev training with Khabib Nurmagomedov in the mountains of Dagestan at 1750 metres altitude By Puneet Sharma Modified 18 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov are childhood friends [Image credits: @stiopic_ on Twitter @islam_makhachev on Instagram] Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev have shared a very strong bond since childhood. The two Dagestanis have been training partners for a very long time under the tutelage of 'The Eagle's' father, the late Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. In a recently uploaded video by @stiopic_ on Twitter, the two friends can be seen training in the mountains of Dagestan at an altitude of 1750 meters. The video also features Abdulmanap, who can be heard saying: "It's 1,750 metres [above sea level]. Pine forest, you can see for yourself how hard it is to breathe here. As soon as we go down [from the mountain], it becomes easier for us. But the task is like this... train hard, fight easy." Watch the clip of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev training in the mountains below: ??????? @stiopic_?,??? ?????? ????? ??? ????? Islam Makhachev old training footage in the mountains of Dagestan w/ Khabib’s late father, Abdulmanap. #UFC280 @MAKHACHEVMMA30739?,??? ?????? ????? ??? ????? Islam Makhachev old training footage in the mountains of Dagestan w/ Khabib’s late father, Abdulmanap. #UFC280 @MAKHACHEVMMA https://t.co/xjsw2JWuYm Abdulmanap passed away on July 3, 2020 due to COVID-19 related complications. After his death, 'The Eagle' competed at UFC 254 against Justin Gaethje and defeated the American via submission in the second round via triangle choke. After the fight, Nurmagomedov broke down in tears and then announced his retirement from the sport. The onus of furthering Abdulmanap's legacy is now on Makhachev, who is currently scheduled to face Charles Oliveira for the lightweight title at UFC 280. Khabib Nurmagomedov faces backlash for saying Charles Oliveira will not show up to fight Islam Makhachev Khabib Nurmagomedov recently said on Twitter that he does not believe Charles Oliveira will show up in Abu Dhabi to fight Islam Makhachev. According to 'The Eagle', Beneil Dairush will step in to replace 'do Bronx' and fight Makhachev. "I just think Charles Oliveira will not show up in Abu Dhabi and the UFC will replace Charles with Beneil Dariush. Regardless of who the opponent will be, @MAKHACHEVMMA is on his way to becoming the best in the world #ufc280" khabib nurmagomedov@TeamKhabibI just think Charles Oliveira will not show up in Abu Dhabi and the UFC will replace Charles with Beneil Dariush.Regardless of who the opponent will be, @MAKHACHEVMMA is on his way to becoming the best in the world #ufc280159971165I just think Charles Oliveira will not show up in Abu Dhabi and the UFC will replace Charles with Beneil Dariush.Regardless of who the opponent will be, @MAKHACHEVMMA is on his way to becoming the best in the world #ufc280 The statement from Nurmagomedov did not sit well with many MMA fans who let their thoughts be known in the comments section. One user asked Nurmagomedov to focus on coaching and promoting fights as Oliveira would not back down from the fight. Trevor Pruitt@Coach_T_Pruitt@TeamKhabib @MAKHACHEVMMA The amount of disrespect for a man who is still fighting and you are on the sidelines is wild. Retired MMA guys need to do better. All respect for Khabib but you are now a promoter/coach, chill. @CharlesDoBronxs won’t back down.2072@TeamKhabib @MAKHACHEVMMA The amount of disrespect for a man who is still fighting and you are on the sidelines is wild. Retired MMA guys need to do better. All respect for Khabib but you are now a promoter/coach, chill. @CharlesDoBronxs won’t back down. Another individual questioned the credibility of 'The Eagle's MMA career and claimed that Nurmagomedov was given easy opponents to build his legacy. Sandra Meyland-lane@SMeylandLane@TeamKhabib @MAKHACHEVMMA You sure do talk alot for someone who retired after defending his belt 3 times, and only ever fought bums on his way up. No one had easier opponents picked to build your "legacy" the fact that your even in the "goat" convo is funny when you look at who u fought.652@TeamKhabib @MAKHACHEVMMA You sure do talk alot for someone who retired after defending his belt 3 times, and only ever fought bums on his way up. No one had easier opponents picked to build your "legacy" the fact that your even in the "goat" convo is funny when you look at who u fought. One person called Nurmagomedov a "hater" and said the humility shown by the Dagestani was just a show.Clyde@ClydeYouTube@TeamKhabib @MAKHACHEVMMA You’re actually a 24/7 hater.Fake humble.83112@TeamKhabib @MAKHACHEVMMA You’re actually a 24/7 hater.Fake humble. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by David Andrew × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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