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The month before the fight is one of the most crucial months in the fighter’s training. Absolute dedication to preparation is necessary if they want to come out victorious in their bout. This phase sees fighters prepare hard in all aspects of MMA as per the opponents. Islam Makhachev is no exception to the rule as fans see the UFC lightweight champion training hard in cold Dagestan, Russia. Although the fighter was seen with his camp, there was a notable addition to the team. YouTuber Kyle Forgeard of NELK was seen alongside Makhachev, training in the snow-clad mountains. The fans have reacted to seeing the unlikely duo together.

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Fans react as Kyle Forgeard goes to Dagestan

The fans were surprised to see Kyle Forgeard from the YouTube channel NELK in Dagestan. The famous YouTuber was seen in Islam Makhachev‘s training camp. This isn’t the first time the NELK has been with a UFC personality, as the YouTube channel has also featured Dana White. The fighter is preparing for his bout against Alexander Volkanovski.

One fan trolled Islam Makhachev for his change in partners from Khabib Nurmagomedov to Kyle. They said, “Bro went from having Khabib to Kyle in his corner lmao…”

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One more fan added, “Volk def winning now”. Similarly, one more fan added, “Sorry boys i like volk better sticking to him”

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Fans trolled by commenting, “Most exercise Gambles has had in his life” Another social media user asked, “Are the boys coming to Australia for his fight against VOLK?”

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Similarly, one more fan gave his opinion of Kyle going to Dagestan. They commented, “Shouldv gone to aus and trained with volk you would have got better content”

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Another fan hilariously said, “This sh*t is def why khabib left”.

Read More: Sean O’Malley Suspects Islam Makhachev’s “Relationship” With Khabib Nurmagomedov Leads to Alexander Volkanovski’s Victory

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Furthermore, a social media user added, “Crazy to go to Russia in this time”.

Instagram never fails to disappoint as the fans were having fun at the cost of Kyle Forgeard. However, the post showed one important part of Islam Makhachev.

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Islam Makhachev is training hard for the fight against Alexander Volkanovski

Islam Makhachev can be seen with Kyle Forgeard in his latest Instagram Post. However, the UFC lightweight champion is training hard for his fight against the P4P King.

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Moreover, Henry Cejudo also had his word for Islam Makhachev ahead of his important fight. The fans and fighters are all excited to see this matchup at UFC 284.

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What do you think about YouTubers training with the fighters? Do you think it affects the fighters in a negative way?

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Faizan Mirza

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Faizan Mirza is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. With a keen eye for analyzing the striking skills of MMA fighters, Faizan uses his expertise to break down fights, providing insightful commentary that is both informative and entertaining for combat sports fans. Faizan's article on Nate Diaz's remarks to Michael Chandler about Conor McGregor was particularly well-received, showcasing Faizan's talent for uncovering the lesser-known aspects of the sport. In addition to his work as a UFC writer, Faizan has ambitious aspirations to become a sports agent and make his mark in the industry.

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