Khabib Nurmagomedov and influencer Hasbulla reacted to their friend Islam Makhachev’s fight at UFC 294.
UFC President Dana White recently announced that Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira will meet for the second time in a lightweight title fight at UFC 294. This highly anticipated rematch will take place on October 21 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. This huge announcement caused the two closest friends of the champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Hasbulla, to react.
See you soon guys 😎 https://t.co/XPZVmFTDea
— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) July 20, 2023
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Hasbulla fervent supporters
Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira previously faced off in a fight for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 280 in October last year. The Dagestani fighter earned a second-round submission victory over the Brazilian to grab the lightweight throne. After the rematch was made official, Islam Makhachev received many messages of encouragement. Especially from his childhood friend and former lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov.
‘The Eagle’ shared a message for Makhachev via his Instagram stories and wrote:
“93 days before the fight. Already one foot in the future, no more relief, you just have to move forward brother. It’s your story.”
Popular influencer Hasbulla also expressed his excitement for the upcoming title fight. After Islam Makhachev posted an announcement on his Instagram, Hasbulla commented below:
“Abu Dhabi will make noise! We will be there for you! “.
UFC 294 will not only offer this fight since Khamzat Chimaev makes his return against Paulo Costa and in addition Nassourdine Imavov will face Ikram Aliskerov.