Mark the date of Saturday, October 21, 2023, for UFC 294’s main event in Abu Dhabi, where Makhachev will battle Charles Oliveira. Get ready for a thrilling night packed with excitement and determination from these top-tier athletes. This highly awaited rematch is bound to enthrall the MMA world and reshape the UFC Lightweight division. Khabib, who has retired, will be joining Islam at UFC 294
Khabib Nurmagomedov makes a comeback, partnering with Islam Makhachev for UFC 294
‘The Eagle’ will be involved in the fight camp of his close friend and teammate, Islam Makhachev, as he prepares for his title rematch at UFC 294.
In an interview with ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto, Islam Makhachev shared his enthusiasm about Khabib Nurmagomedov joining the team.
“He will come tomorrow. We waiting for him. Yeah, tomorrow he will come to Dubai. With us in the camp. He’s gonna be here. He’s not gonna be my corner of course, but he will be here to help. We have couple more guys gonna fight other organizations here in Abu Dhabi. I don’t know fight day where he’s gonna be but next two weeks he’s gonna be here with us.” Islam Makhachev said
Islam Makhachev is considered one of the dominating fighter in the lightweight division and has a strong connection with UFC icon Khabib Nurmagomedov, being both a longtime teammate and friend.
During the initial encounter between Islam and Charles at UFC 280, Khabib was part of the camp. After Islam’s victory, Khabib entered the octagon, lifting Islam in a moment of immense joy. The outcome of UFC 294 remains to be seen.
Despite his retirement, Khabib Nurmagomedov has rejoined Islam Makhachev for the UFC 294 camp, delighting fans who always long to see him in action. His perfect 29-0 record adds to the excitement of his return to the camp.
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Be sure not to miss the main event of UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, October 21, 2023, where Islam Makhachev will defend his Lightweight Title against Charles Oliveira.
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