Although Saturday’s UFC 242 main event will not take place in his native Dagestan, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is expected to enjoy a partisan reception when he clashes with Dustin Poirier at The Arena in Abu Dhabi.
The undefeated Nurmagomedov is the bookmaker’s favorite for the title clash, but Poirier’s coach Mike Brown is confident that underdog status will work in the favor of “The Diamond” on fight night.
With many underlining the dominance “The Eagle” has showcased throughout his career when it comes to wrestling, Brown highlighted how some of Poirier’s ATT teammates’ recent bouts have been against similar styled opponents.