Khabib says Makhachev would 'ride Do Bronx like a horse' and repeats classic provocation

K. Nurmagomedov repeated his famous provocation against jiu-jitsu (Photo: Reproduction/Youtube)

The Khabib Nurmagomedov to make Islam makhachev the next challenger for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg) continues at full steam. This time, the former division champion “took out” his classic provocation against jiu-jitsu and once again stated that his pupil is capable of submitting Charles of the Bronx in grappling.

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The statements of Khabib Nurmagomedov were given to journalist Brett Okamoto, from the North American “ESPN”. In the interview, the Russian admitted the possibility of the duel between Makhachev and Do Bronx taking place in Brazil.

“I heard that they want to do a big event in Brazil, probably in December. Okay, December is a good date for Islam too. If they want to come to Abu Dhabi to face Islam, fine. But I heard that Charles' coach said to go to Brazil. No problem! Send us the location! Let's go to Brazil, Islam will ride Charles Oliveira like his horse, we will take the belt and show them that if sambo were easy, it would be called jiu-jitsu. Let’s take the lightweight belt home,” Khabib teased.

In addition to finishing Charles of the Bronx in the Brazilian strong point, Khabib Nurmagomedov also promised that Islam makhachev will “win over Brazilian fans” with his solo game.

“We're going to arrive two weeks before the fight, rent a big house, arrive with a big team, make weight. Let's hit the weight, finish Charles of the Bronx in his game on the ground. On the ground in Brazilian land. Let's teach the fans what top control is, how we submit people. Let's win some hearts of Brazilian fans. They will love Islam’s ground game,” he concluded.