Islam Makhachev confirms refusal to attend UFC 300 and explains reason for not accepting fight with Leon Edwards

I. Makhachev would face L. Edwards in the UFC 300 (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)

Current lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg) of Ultimate, Islam makhachev had to act reasonably when refusing a duel against the owner of the welterweight belt (up to 77,1kg) Leon edwards No. UFC 300. In an interview with 'MMA Junkie', Khabib's pupil said that he was forced to decline the duel because Ramadan (a holy period for Muslims) would prevent him from having adequate training.

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“Honestly yes, but it’s not possible. Because we have Ramadan now. A month with fasting, and it is not possible to train in Ramadan. Is very difficult. You have to fast since the sun rises, all day long you have to fast. Training like this is very difficult. I asked Ali (Abdelaziz) if they could postpone the UFC 300 in two weeks I would be ready, but he said it was not possible,” Makhachev said.

In 2024, Ramadan began on March 10th and runs until April 09th. During the holy period, every Muslim must fast, including fasting from water, from sunrise to sunset. Smoking, drinking alcohol and having sexual intercourse are also prohibited. Islam makhachev, Khamzat Shimaev e Belal Muhammad | They are the main Ultimate athletes who are followers of the religion.