Khabib to assist Makhachev at UFC tournament
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Khabib Nurmagomedov will become Islam Makhachev's corner at the UFC tournament. On June 1, the Dagestani will fight with the American Dustin Poirier.
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will serve as an assistant to his compatriot Islam Makhachev during the upcoming UFC fight in New Jersey.
The information was confirmed by Makhachev himself, who told the press service of the fighting organization that The Eagle is in New Jersey and will be in his corner. Islam said that he was very happy about this.
His other corners are coach Javier Mendez, childhood friend Muslim, and MMA ex-ighter Islam Mamedov.