Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev share a common UFC opponent. UFC lightweight champion Makhachev’s most recent title defense came in a fifth-round submission of Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. Nurmagomedov also holds a victory over Poirier, whom he submitted at UFC 242 in September 2019. Nurmagomedov admits fighting “The Diamond” was a lot easier than cornering Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) again him
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Khabib Nurmagomedov on whether fighting or coaching against Dustin Poirier was harder – MMA Junkie