Islam Makhachev criticizes expensive New York rental prices.

2 days ago7 min read

UFC lightweight king Islam Makhachev just dropped a truth bomb hotter than a spinning back-kick to the liver, and it wasn't about fight strategy—it was about the astronomical cost of crashing in New York City. The Dagestani destroyer, who's in town to headline UFC 322 against welterweight champ Jack Della Maddalena, hit us with a real-world problem every traveling athlete and fan can feel in their wallet.He called out the wild rental scene, pointing out that the owners of these luxury pads probably only live there for like, a month out of the year, while the rest of the time, they're just renting them out to folks like him who blow in for a couple of weeks. And the price tag? Makhachev didn't hold back, saying he's never seen rent so expensive anywhere in the world, not even in California, which is already notoriously pricey.It's the kind of behind-the-scenes reality check we don't always get from fighters, who are usually all business about weight cuts and game plans. This is Makhachev stepping out of the Octagon and into the daily grind, giving us a glimpse of the logistical nightmare that comes with being a global sports star.You've got this guy, one of the most dominant champions in the game, a man who strangles people for a living, and even he's shaking his head at the cost of a temporary roof over his head. It adds a whole new layer to the fight week drama, doesn't it? Beyond the punches and submissions, there's the struggle of navigating a city that charges an arm and a leg for a place to sleep, a challenge that connects the elite fighter to every fan who's ever saved up just to afford a trip to see their hero perform. It’s a reminder that before they become legends, they’re just people dealing with the same insane costs as the rest of us.

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