Khabib's 2018 warning to Gleison Tibau about Makhachev goes viral again
Khabib Nurmagomedov foresaw Islam Makhachev's exceptional talent years ago. He issued a warning about Makhachev's advanced skills before a key fight. Makhachev then delivered a swift knockout, validating Nurmagomedov's early assessment. He later became a dominant two-division UFC champion and record holder. Nurmagomedov consistently supported Makhachev's remarkable championship journey.
In a clip from 2018, Khabib Nurmagomedov, now a UFC champion, warned his teammate Gleison Tibau about Islam Makhachev's superior abilities. The 2018 footage, shared by filmmaker Will Harris, showcased Nurmagomedov's belief that Makhachev was operating at a completely different level than Tibau. Makhachev, still developing his reputation at the time, was facing the veteran UFC lightweight fighter in his fifth UFC appearance.
While Makhachev had gained admiration for his wrestling and grappling skills, Nurmagomedov recognized that Makhachev was a different breed. He confidently predicted, "Sorry Tibau, but Islam is a different level, be careful brother," before their fight at UFC 220. Makhachev indeed proved his mentor correct, dispatching Tibau in just 57 seconds of the first round with a devastating knockout.
This victory marked a significant milestone in Makhachev's career, contributing to his rise as one of the most dominant fighters in UFC history.
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