Makhachev is built different! While most fighters hit the gym for intense training sessions, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev decided to show off his skills in a different kind of battleground. His recent Instagram video has left fans with tons of questions.

UFC fans have seen fighters engaging in different sports like soccer or even riding bikes. But Makhachev has taken a liking to something very unusual for a UFC champion.

Fans react to seeing Islam Makhachev working at a construction site

In a video uploaded by an Instagram page called ‘uppercutztv’, Islam Makhachev can be seen operating a forklift at a construction site. In the playful clip, the 31-year-old picks up a considerable load on the forklift and is moving it. Having gone viral hours after its upload, the video hinted at how the UFC champ might still be on a break from fighting after his UFC 284 clash against Alexander Volkanovski.

As the footage circulated, fans couldn’t resist chiming in with their funny responses. Many referenced Makhachev’s former opponents in the comments section. Here are some of the fan reactions –

• “Of course he was going to retire fast . When competition gets hard they quit. “
• “He discovered fire like 2 weeks ago now the wheel, incredible.”
• “Alex really turn his life upside down”
• “Dillon Danis scared him into retirement”
• “No drug test required”

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• “Anything to duck Charles”
• “He will probably earn more money as construction worker tbf”
• “Bro needs the money ufc ain’t getting payed enough lol”
• “Bro doing a side quest”

While many loved this new avatar of Makhachev, many others wanted him back in the UFC octagon.

When Makhachev opened up about his next opponent

In a recent video posted by ‘YukaHero’, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev talked about his potential next opponent. His response left fans intrigued. Without hesitation, Makhachev mentioned Dustin Poirier, acknowledging the big name he carries in the UFC.

“I don’t know, maybe Poirier. He has a big name in the UFC. Well… Can’t say for sure.”

Further, he alluded to the unexpected outcome of Beneil Dariush‘s recent loss, which seemingly turned his plans upside down. “Dariush lost. Everything turned upside down. I can’t say anything for now. If he had beat Oliveira, it would have been a good fight.”

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Who do you think the champion faces next in his 2nd title defense? Do let us know in the comments below.