I have followed Khabib and Islam social media accounts and it looked they are not way near right now. I am sure that Islam will be with AKA gym guys only in his corner, with the one who helped him to train. Of course Khabib gave him a lot of support during calls, but I dont think he would be around. Because he trust Islam and in 100% sure in him. When Islams opponent was changed, Khabib and Islams team did not care much. Khabib simply told - "Islam is a champ, he must be ready for everyone. If King Kong fits in 170lb, bring him in"
I wasn't aware of the fight being replaced with another opponent and I thought earlier when I watched the press conference, I thought I was watching an old one but when I look at their back, it says "2". I asked myself what had happened. But I realized this could have been planned all along and Volkanovski already trained for this and Islam should not be giving him any chance to have a free strike because that's the same reason why he almost ended up losing in their first fight.
volkanovski has the highest octagon IQ, there were people who claimed their first encounter was a robbery and that it was he who won that fight. with the update about volkanovski having surgery recently, Islam will win it without a doubt this time.
almost like risk-free to be rooting for islam and chimaev.