Is Khabib Nurmagomedov back? The former champ left the world of fighting back in 2020 after the unfortunate demise of his father, AbdulManap Nurmagomedov. However, he continued to keep his legacy alive by training his protege, Islam Makhachev. Yet, after he won the belt back in UFC 280 against Charles Oliveira, ‘Eagle’ decided a take a step back from the MMA world. The former champion announced that he won’t be there to corner Makhachev. This shocked the entire world.
Khabib Nurmagomedov was absent from the last two fights of Islam Makhachev but this seems to be changing this weekend. The undisputed lightweight champion is about to defend his belt against the veteran Dustin Poirier in a highly anticipated match and seems like ‘Eagle’ would be there to assist Makhachev in his reign against the former interim lightweight champion.
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“Eagle has landed in Jersey City. He’s going to be in my corner. Honestly, I’m very happy because he’s one of the best corner coaches, brother, friend. That’s it,” Makhachev told UFC officials while signing fight posters. The entry of Khabib Nurmagomedov to the fight scene might work against Dustin Poirier considering the fact that it would give Islam Makhacehv a newfound motivation to finish Poirier.
The last time ‘Eagle’ cornered Makhachev back in UFC 280 against Charles Oliveira. Since then he has been absent from Islam Makhachev’s fighting life except for training him for his battles but seems like there will be a change. The MMA fans are exquisitely excited about the return of their favorite star. Let us have a look at the mood of fans.
Fans React to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Entry to Islam Makhachev’s Corner Against Dustin Poirier
Starting off, there is a buzz in the MMA community that there’s a curse that hampers the champions when Paulo Costa fights in the Co-main. The last time Costa fought in a co-main fight Alexander Volkanovski lost his title.
“Ah I see the Costa curse has them worried.”
Well, if Khabib Nurmagomedov will be on Makhachev’s card there should be Conor McGregor and Colby Covington on Dustin Poirier considering their rivalry ass per a fan.
“Breaking Connor and Colby covington Will be in Dustin corner
Nonetheless, the existence of Khabib Nurmagomedov gives Islam Makhachev a different kind of motivation to win matches not only that, ‘Eagle’s corner advice to Makhacehv always works in favor of the champ.
“It’s over for Dustin”
A fan is not buzzed by Nurmagomedov’s existence in Makhachev’s corner. Well, Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Dustin Porieir back in 2019, and seems like the fan wants to target ‘Eagle’ for it.
“Let’s gooooo gonna be even sweeter now when Dustin knocks his head off he can point at Khabib and be like u could of got it too in the rematch diamonds are forever baby boy”
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Furthermore, more obvious reactions from the fans.
“I want Dustin to win but this looks even worse than we originally thought.”
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be in a hassle as the Russian authorities have fined 300 million roubles, roughly $3.3 million for various tax clauses. Despite the fact that people close to him have denied this but seems like the news is likely to be true.
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“Needs that coach money bad”
The clash of the veterans would be the perfect name for the fight. Will it be another victory for Islam Makhachev or will it be a shock by Dustin Poirier to the MMA world? What’s your prediction for their fight? State your thoughts in the comments below.
