A UFC champion has to make sure that they never miss a day of training. But while being consistently present at the gym is an important aspect of preparing for a fight, so is resting. But the way Islam Makhachev likes to relax is quite wholesome, to say the least. But what exactly does he do when he’s not training? 

Well, the UFC lightweight champion spends his time at his farm in Dagestan. In a video released by UFC Europe before UFC 311, the Dagestani champion was seen enjoying himself at his farm in the mountains. He rode MTVs and horses, barbecued with friends, and ate the traditional food of his forefathers. He has about 100 sheep, and a few deer on his farm as well. 

In the video, Makhachev said, “One of the [places] I’m always [at] is the gym. But [the] second one, it’s going to be my farm. This is my dream to make [a] big farm. We have a lot of animals. Small sheep there. Deer. We have horses. We have bikes there. It’s just [a] place you can rest. Do some barbecue. You can spend good time with the friends. I need the place, you know? Most important things [are] the people who are around you. I have the best family. Best brothers around me. I have to be grateful every moment, every day, every minute, for everything what I have right now.” 

As soon as the video appeared on Instagram, the fighting community swooped down to the comments section and revealed their thoughts about Makhachev’s dream. Let’s see what the fans had to say.

Islam Makhachev leaves netizens in awe with his dream beyond the Octagon

Some fight fans were extremely shocked that the entire video didn’t show any women. One fan pointed this out and wrote, “Am I the only to be shocked? There are no women in their ecosystem?” Another netizen came forth and explained, “There are women…they just don’t come on camera….the director of Anatomy of a Fighter confirmed that when he went to Dagestan.”

Much of the social media community was pretty impressed by the farm. One of the fans wrote, “Better than those fast cars and city lights.” Meanwhile, another fan commented, “Most of the men want to live like this but unfortunately today’s work life and everything is messed up.” While the regret of modernization was real, the fans weren’t oblivious to Islam Makhachev’s humble nature. A fan commented, “Alhamdulilah so humble.”

The reactions on Reddit were also similar. A fan pointed out how the Dagestani champion was garnering fans with his actions. The comment read, “Islams become a fan favorite I think. He had me from the moment he sent Volks kid gifts so she wasn’t scared of him anymore. Dudes a real one.” Another fan pointed out that it was the perfect way to invest his money. The fan wrote, “Such a simple and smart way to invest his money. Good chance that farm will provide work and capital to a few generations of family and friends.”

What are your thoughts on Makhachev’s farm? Do you also wish to have a huge farm with a humble lifestyle? Let us know what you think in the comments down below.