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Khabib Nurmagomedov Sends Heartfelt Message Ahead of Islam Makhachev’s Second Title Bid

“Our whole lives went side by side… helping each other become better,” Khabib wrote. With 33 days to go before Makhachev faces Jack Della Maddalena at MSG, he added, “Soon we will follow the historic 2nd belt.” If Islam (27-1) captures the welterweight title, he will become the 1st Dagestani to hold 2 belts, a feat even Khabib (29-0) never achieved during his undefeated career.