Islam Makhachev will defend his lightweight championship against Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 302 on June 1 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The fight promises to be thrilling, and as the anticipation builds, the hype continues to grow.
Many believed that Khabib Nurmagomedov would not attend UFC 302. Still, he recently confirmed through a social media post that he will be in Makhachev’s camp for the fight against Poirier. Let’s explore the details.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Joins Islam Makhachev’s UFC 302 Camp for Dustin Poirier Fight
As Makhachev prepares to defend his lightweight championship against Poirier, many thought Khabib Nurmagomedov would not attend UFC 302. However, Nurmagomedov is back in the United States as Islam Makhachev readies for his fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. Since his retirement, Khabib has stopped attending fights at the ringside, but he has now traveled to Newark to assist Makhachev in his training camp.
Having retired with an undefeated UFC record and previously defeating Poirier, Khabib Nurmagomedov brings valuable insights to help Makhachev secure a win in the upcoming match. Khabib shared a photo of their first training session on Instagram, saying, “Just landed 14 days before the @islam_makhachev fight”
Both fighters prepare for their upcoming bouts at UFC 302: Makhachev vs Poirier, broadcasting live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on June 1, 2024. Don’t miss a moment!
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