Khabib Nurmagomedov wants his friend and protege, Islam Makhachev, to emerge victorious in the upcoming UFC 302 main event against Dustin Poirier. Makhachev, the current lightweight champion, aims to defend his title and equal the lightweight record in his third title defense. Nurmagomedov, who has previously defeated Poirier in a fight in 2019, believes that their shared experience will give Makhachev an edge in the upcoming bout.
In their past encounter, Nurmagomedov secured a victory over Poirier by submitting him in the third round. Despite Poirier’s success and skill in the UFC, Nurmagomedov is confident in Makhachev’s capabilities and envisions a potential finish in the second or third round of their upcoming fight.
Although Nurmagomedov did not delve into specifics regarding their fight strategy, Makhachev mentioned that they would collaborate to refine their plan. Despite recognizing Poirier’s strengths and weaknesses, they anticipate that their preparation approach will remain consistent. The UFC 302 event is scheduled to take place this Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
