“2-3 years Dagestan” – Fans speculate Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov trolled Craig Jones after UFC 322 demolition job

Even training under one of the greatest jiu-jitsu minds of all time, Craig Jones, couldn’t help Jack Della Maddalena stop Islam Makhachev’s wrestling threat at UFC 322. A clip of Jones’ post-fight interaction with Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov has now sparked fresh speculation among fight fans.

Footage in question shows Makhachev interacting with Maddalena’s corner following the win, seemingly teasing Jones, urging him to come 2-3 years to Dagestan.

Soon after, Nurmagomedov is also seen talking with Jones while interacting with the former champion’s corner.

Makhachev’s iconic line, “Send him 2-3 years [in] Dagestan,” originally aimed at his friend and teammate Daniel Cormier as a pitch to send his sons to train wrestling under him in Dagestan, has since become immortalized in MMA pop culture.

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Fans now believe Makhachev and his mentor trolled the jiu-jitsu maestro over Della Maddalena’s demoralizing defeat at UFC 322, prompting many to take to social media, sharing their two cents on the matter.

Check out Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov interacting with Craig Jones below:

@SaidYokubMMA wrote:

“He said 2-3 years Dagestan.”

@nohamok60384369 opined:

“Whoever has the audio recording could make a million easy.”

@TosinOyinlola chimed in:

“Bring Craig Jones 2-3 years Dagestan and forget.”

@elmmafootball pointed out:

“LOL. Bro told him to come to Dagestan for 2-3 years.”

Check out a few more comments below:

Screenshots courtesy: @RedCorner_MMA on X

At UFC 322, Makhachev utilized his unparalleled grappling to smother Della Maddalena. The constant threat of the takedown impaired the Australian even in the standup, while the Russian battered him with leg kicks, severely compromising his movement midway through the contest.

When the final score cards were read, Makhachev emerged the victor, scoring 50-45 across the judges’ score cards. The 34-year-old is now the 11th two-division champion in the UFC and has tied the legendary Anderson Silva’s 16-fight win streak.

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Edited by Ujwal Jain