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Islam's Manager Calls Dagestan-Chechnya “One People” Amidst Khamzat Fight Rumors

Abdelaziz dismissed media-driven narratives: “Dagestan and Chechnya are the same nation and same people… please stop this.” Makhachev (27-1), ex-UFC lightweight champ now next welterweight title contender, and Chimaev (15-0), middleweight champ, often draw fantasy matchup talk. However, while both have shown mutual respect, neither has ruled out the possibility of a future bout.