Tonight marks the most awaited lightweight showdown, in which Islam Makhachev will defend his title against Dustin Poirier. Khabib Nurmagomedov has disclosed his reason for being in the USA—to support his teammate Makhachev in this crucial match against Poirier. Nurmagomedov and his team are gearing up for this pivotal fight in New Jersey.

Khabib Nurmagomedov Explains His Presence in the USA to Support Islam Makhachev

Khabib Nurmagomedov is training Makhachev for UFC 302, showcasing his unwavering commitment to his teammates by sharing his wisdom and experience. Driven to be present when it matters most, Khabib Nurmagomedov emphasizes the importance of being in the gym, noting how his involvement can enhance training sessions and inspire surrounding fighters. In a recent YouTube video, Khabib explains why he’s in the USA.

Khabib Nurmagomedov said, “We are in New Jersey, we arrived here 3-4 weeks before the fight because it takes about an hour from this gym to the arena where Islam will fight. So, we acclimatize here, prepare, feel the local climate. The climate is different all over the world. Instead of flying to AKA and then flying here from AKA for 6 hours acclimatizing twice, we came here directly and started training.”

He added, “I am very glad we came here decided to prepare here 4 weeks before the fight I think it was d 9866l &etisfok! At first, we weren’t sure what to do, but we decided to come here, and we don’t regret it.”

With Khabib training Makhachev, the fight promises to be thrilling. Don’t miss UFC 302, featuring Makhachev vs. Poirier for the lightweight title and an exciting middleweight clash between Strickland and Costa. Watch it live on ESPN+ from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on June 1, 2024.