Idman.biz
33-year-old former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev from Russia met with Nigerian basketball player Abiodun Adegoke, who is 241 cm tall.
Idman.Biz reports that Makhachev could not hide his surprise at Adegoke's size.
Makhachev's height is 178 cm.
Islam Makhachev debuted in the UFC in 2015. In October 2022, he became the organization's lightweight (up to 70 kg) champion by "choking" Brazilian Charles Oliveira. His UFC record is 16 wins and one loss.
Makhachev will fight for the UFC lightweight title at "UFC 322" in New York on November 16. He will face Australian Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC lightweight (up to 77 kg) title.
Nigerian basketball player Abiodun Adegoke plays in the MPAC league in Dubai.
