Islam Makhachev just came off a brilliant victory over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. Makhachev is undoubtedly one of the most dangerous fighters in the world right now but that doesn’t stop him from being religious and finding time for God and prayers, Islam Makhahcev is not only a man of violence but a man of religion too.
Recently Islam Makhachev shared his Eid wishes with everyone by posting a picture of him with a famous but controversial religious teacher from India, Zakir Naik.
Islam Makhachev with Dr. Zakir Naik Masha'Allah
May Allah accept their prayers & Hajj 🤲🏽 🕋 pic.twitter.com/l9TF9AI852
— 𝕽𝖆𝖎𝖓𝖒𝖆𝖐𝖊𝖗❂ (@Sa_Gwang) June 16, 2024
Zakir Naik is an Indian Islamic public orator who focuses on comparative religion. He is the founder and president of the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) and Peace TV. He is a well-known figure in the Islamic world but also a controversial one for his out-of-the-box remarks on some sensitive issues.
Islam Makhachev’s Last Fight
In a high-stakes showdown, Islam Makhachev faced off against the gritty Dustin Poirier. Makhachev, the reigning lightweight champion, defended his title against Poirier. The fight took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Both fighters showcased explosive striking and awe-inspiring grappling skills.
Makhachev’s relentless pressure and ground control tested Poirier’s resilience. After a hard-fought battle, Makhachev secured victory in the fifth round. He locked Poirier into a D’Arce choke, forcing “The Diamond” to tap out. With this win, Makhachev continued his dominance in the lightweight division. His technical prowess and relentless pursuit of victory solidified his status as a top pound-for-pound fighter.
Islam Makhahcev is in brilliant form and is looking simply undefeatable, it will be interesting to see if we can ever see a rematch between these two UFC giants.
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