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Khabib Got Emotional Backstage Before Islam Makhachev vs. Jack Della Maddalena Fight

Khabib appeared emotional backstage as lifelong friend and ex-training partner Makhachev walked out to chase his second title, calling it “one of the biggest fights in our team history.” Makhachev then dominated with wrestling to secure the belt, further fulfilling the long-held belief of the late coach and Khabib's father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, that Islam would step up and become champion after his son.