Islam Makhachev recently made a post criticizing his "haters," saying he needs new ones because the old ones are starting to like him.
He was referring to praise he received from a former opponent, Dan "The Hangman" Hooker, a fan-favorite lightweight contender known for his classic brawls.
Dan Hooker gave credit to Islam for stepping up to a new weight class and taking on heavier opposition, earning him respect in the MMA community.
Islam Makhachev shared his feelings on witnessing an old foe become a fan.
Author's summary: Makhachev seeks new haters as old rivals turn fans.