With Khabib Nurmagomedov Acting as a Peacemaker Between Dagestani and Chechnya Camp a Year Ago, Islam Makhachev and Khamzat Chimaev Cross Paths Again at UFC 294

Khamzat Chimaev and Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s team beefed on and off for a while. That was until just after UFC 280 when Islam Makhachev became the rightful champ of the lightweight division. ‘The Eagle’ became very exhausted with all the unnecessary fighting in the camps and called for peace back then.

Now, Makhachev heads into the same pay-per-view as Chimaev. It was inevitable for both the fighters to cross each others’ paths once again. The question that remained was, will the two butt heads with each other outside of the Octagon after their past issues? Fans were met with a surprising sight instead.

Islam Makhachev and Khamzat Chimaev are friends

Both, Makhachev and Chimaev are a big part of UFC 294. While the former will fight in the main event, the latter has his place set for the co-main. Clearly, everyone is excited for both the fights in spite of the recent card changes. Both the fighters happened to meet each other at the fighter’s hotel in Abu Dhabi.

Keeping their past problems aside, the two decided to shake hands and give each other a warm greeting. The wholesome moment was captured on camera outside of the hotel. The two can be seen walking with their camps when they meet. For a short moment, they stop, greet one another and shake hands before moving forward.

It would appear that the peace Khabib Nurmagomedov brokered about a year ago is still intact. Khamzat Chimaev had issues with Team Khabib that came to light at Makhachev’s championship win. Nobody knew things would get exceedingly violent when ‘Borz’ crossed paths with Nurmagomedov’s brother Abubakar.

The two shook hands at first much like Makhachev and Chimaev but later broke into a scuffle by cage side. They had to be separated by security and taken away to break the fight. A day later, Khabib Nurmagomedov put out a statement clearing the air around the fight and calling for peace.

What did Khabib Nurmagomedov say?

‘The Eagle’ had put out a video talking about the whole ordeal. He didn’t want his camp and the Chechen’s side to fight anymore. The video appealed to both the sides and also informed the fans that Team Khabib had already apologized to Chimaev.

“To tell the truth, we’re tired of this nonsense!,” said Nurmagomedov. “Here we are, gathered together as brothers; talked to each other, and we apologized to each other and hugged. Inshallah. I hope that in the future that we will only gather for good reasons and fight for good reasons.”

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It seems that since then, the two camps haven’t clashed at all. There is newfound respect and friendship between both of them. Now, Makhachev and Khamzat head into UFC 294 ready to defeat their opponents. It doesn’t look like there will be any fights outside of the cage again. But do you think either of the fighters will pick up a win on the inside? Let us know in the comments.

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