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Islam Makhachev Corrects Viral Meme About Teammate Magomed Zaynukov

“Please call him Chanco, not John Pork,” Makhachev told fans as chants erupted for Zaynukov. The meme started when Makhachev revealed how often people mispronounce his teammate’s nickname. Zaynukov drew the loudest reaction of the night, prompting Makhachev to add that the 30-year-old has helped him through multiple camps and is “absolutely” ready to chase lightweight gold next.