Islam Makhachev remains rooted in his Dagestani heritage, where faith and tradition run deep. With his UFC title fight against Jack Della Maddalena coming up in just a few days at UFC 322, he’s made it clear he won’t bow to modern parenting trends. The lightweight champion plans to bring up his kids just like his old man did – tough love, firm boundaries, and no excuses.

Makhachev plans to raise his children in the same manner as his father raised him, with strict rules and discipline. He disagrees with modern advice that says yelling or spanking harms a child. He points out that he and Khabib grew up with strict fathers, and it did not harm them. For him, strict parenting teaches strength and focus.

He said, “I’ll be just as strict with my kids as my father was with me. Nowadays these p

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