Manager Explains Heated Moment Between Islam Makhachev And Dustin Poirier
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| Photo: Instagram/Islam Makhachev |
Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier, usually known for their respect, had a fiery faceoff before UFC 302.
During Thursday’s pre-fight press conference, the tension rose when the two fighters exchanged heated words.
The clash began when Poirier predicted a knockout, telling Makhachev, “go to sleep, motherf*cker.” This didn’t sit well with Makhachev, who responded angrily, saying, “don’t say motherf*cker to me.” Security stepped in to separate them, but the damage was done.
The clash began when Poirier predicted a knockout, telling Makhachev, “go to sleep, motherf*cker.” This didn’t sit well with Makhachev, who responded angrily, saying, “don’t say motherf*cker to me.” Security stepped in to separate them, but the damage was done.
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| Photo: Instagram/Islam Makhachev |
Makhachev’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, explained the situation. “It was a misunderstanding,” he said. “In American culture, the MF word is common. But for Muslim or Russian guys, it’s almost like talking about their mother. Dustin didn’t mean it in a bad way, but it upset Islam.”
Despite the confrontation, Abdelaziz assured that there’s no lasting animosity. “Dustin is a good guy,” he added. “Khabib auctioned his shirt for $150,000 to donate to Dustin’s charity. If Dustin wasn’t a good person, Khabib wouldn’t have done that. Dustin is a good father and a good man.”
The heated moment has passed, and both fighters are now focused on their upcoming match.
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Source: MMA Fighting
Source: MMA Fighting
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