Islam Makhachev’s training partner was kicked out of UFC 302 for jumping over the cage.
Islam Makhachev scored his third Lightweight title defense against Dustin Poirier last night (Sat., June 1, 2024) when he choked Poirier unconscious in the fifth round from inside Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey (watch highlights).
Moments after his big win, training partner of Makhachev, cousin of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Bellator Lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov left the stands and jumped over the cage but was quickly removed. He was then kicked out of the Prudential Center.
Watch him jump the cage:
UFC CEO Dana White was asked about the incident during the UFC 302 post-fight press conference (watch here) and simply said, “Yeah, you can’t do that.”
Nurmagomedov (17-0) has not fought since his unanimous decision win over Brent Primus at Bellator 300, which was overturned to a “No Contest” after it was revealed that the champion had failed a post-fight drug test. This led to a fine and a suspension from the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC).
The undefeated Russian fighter was scheduled to defend his Bellator Lightweight title against Alexandr Shabliy last month at Bellator Paris but had to pull out due to an injury.
For complete UFC 302 results, coverage, and highlights click HERE.
