Islam Makhachev just lately in contrast Sambo and Jiu-Jitsu, occurring to elucidate which sport is greatest for defending oneself.
On the UFC 330 media day, the welterweight champion shared his tackle the identical. Answering that Sambo is certainly the perfect sport for self-defense, Makhachev additionally highlighted the practicality of the martial artwork that developed within the ‘Soviet Union.’ He quipped:
Sambo is the perfect sport to defend your self. When you could have some downside within the streets, you at all times have some garments…It’s not wrestling…You may seize, do some issues like Sambo-style. That’s why I believe Sambo is the perfect sport to defend your self…For instance, Jiu-Jitsu, bro, if you must defend your self, you must lay down, however Sambo, you may start from up.
Try Islam Makhachev breaking down Sambo vs. Jiu-Jitsu beneath:
Makhachev is simply a few days faraway from his first welterweight title protection at UFC 330. The Russian shall be taking over Ian Machado Garry in the primary occasion. Driving an unbeaten streak since 2015, Makhachev will look to thwart the rangy Garry, who shall be difficult for the title for the primary time in his MMA profession.
Coming off a two-fight win streak, the Irishman’s final win was towards Belal Muhammad in November 2025. Makhachev, then again, final beat Jack Della Maddalena final 12 months by way of unanimous resolution to win the 170lbs belt.
Islam Makhachev Not too long ago Obtained Russia’s highest sporting honor
Islam Makhachev, final month, obtained Russia’s highest sporting honor for his contributions and for popularizing Sambo.
The 34-year-old was awarded the title of Honored Grasp of Sport of Russia for his “unprecedented contribution to” Sambo.
Again in February this 12 months, Makhachev was additionally made a SAMBO Ambassador to the World. On the time of his induction, the UFC welterweight champ said:
Folks know me, Fedor, and Khabib as SAMBO representatives. I believe anybody who understands MMA will agree that the perfect fighters are SAMBO fighters.
