Islam Makhachev will clash against Dan Hooker at UFC 267 on 30th October. Ahead of this intriguing lightweight bout, let's take a look at Islam Makhachev's intense training routine.
Cardio is a vital part of Makhachev's training routine to enhance his endurance. However, he prefers doing it outside the gym in order to challenge his body more.
Makhachev hones his grappling skills with the greatest of all time Khabib Nurmagomedov. The pair is always seen doing grappling drills at the AKA gym.
In order to sharpen his striking skills, Makhachev does heavy bag and mitts workouts with the head coach of AKA Javier Mendez.
Makhachev lifts heavy weights for his strength and conditioning. Heavy deadlifts are a major part of Makhachev's weight training.
The Dagestan native hones his skills with some of the best athletes in the world, like Daniel Cormier, Luke Rockhold, and Khabib Nurmagomedov, at one of the best MMA gyms in the world.