During their championship fight, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier had a notable exchange.
At UFC 242, which took place on September 7, 2019, in Abu Dhabi, two prominent fighters faced each other for the lightweight title.
In the first round, Khabib Nurmagomedov, known as ‘The Eagle’, demonstrated his superior grappling skills, controlling Dustin Poirier on the ground.
After the round ended, Nurmagomedov started speaking to Poirier.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Inquired About Dustin Poirier`s Condition After Round One
Khabib Nurmagomedov has had many dominant performances, but his fight against Dustin Poirier remains a significant achievement.
After a dominant first round, Nurmagomedov decided to engage in some psychological tactics with his opponent.
In an interview, Nurmagomedov revealed what he said to Poirier: “In the cage, after the first round, I asked Dustin, ‘How are you feeling?’”
Nurmagomedov then shared Poirier`s calm response: “He replied, ‘Nothing, you won the first round.’”
Despite being behind, Dustin Poirier showed resilience, landing a strong punch and attempting a guillotine choke.
Ultimately, Khabib Nurmagomedov managed to overcome Poirier`s comeback attempt and secured a submission victory to defend his championship.
Interestingly, while Khabib enjoys talking to his opponents during fights, he finds it stressful to watch and advise Islam Makhachev during his matches.
“When I am outside the cage watching Islam fight, for 25 minutes I am constantly talking and giving instructions. I don’t enjoy this feeling,” Khabib admitted.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Recounts Street Fight to Defend Cousin`s Honor
It`s understandable why Khabib Nurmagomedov feels anxious watching Islam Makhachev fight.
Khabib is known for his loyalty and willingness to protect those close to him.
He once recounted an incident where he engaged in a street fight to avenge his cousin who had been assaulted.
In a fit of anger, Nurmagomedov confronted and fought two individuals in the street to defend his cousin`s honor.
