Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) relinquished his UFC lightweight title after a record four title defenses for a move up to 170 ...

Tony Ferguson never hesitates to take aim at his former UFC rival, Khabib Nurmagomedov. Ferguson saw five fight bookings with Nurmagomedov fall through but still hopes to settle the score in some ...

One of the standout names leading this transition is Islam Makhachev. Widely regarded as the heir to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s legacy, Makhachev has become a fan favorite, with many eager to see him ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov has kept a relatively low ... his longtime protégé and UFC 155-Pound king Islam Makhachev is making a shift up to welterweight soon. Nurmagomedov is still infamous for ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov is not keen on Islam Makhachev fighting Belal Muhammad for double champ status “The Eagle” backs Ilia Topuria to defeat Charles Oliveira The former lightweight champ wants ...

Javier Mendez, coach to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, has explained why the latter is a better “student” than his childhood friend. Upon winning the UFC lightweight title in 2022 ...

In the UFC, Khabib Nurmagomedov has embraced this role since retiring, focusing on analyzing fights and mentoring his teammates. Ahead of Islam Makhachev’s highly anticipated return, Khabib has ...

Islam Makhachev’s days in the octagon might ... following the footsteps of his mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov. In a chat with Submission Radio, Mendez explained that while Makhachev’s career ...

UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov would rather not see UFC champions Islam Makhachev and Belal Muhammad fight each other. UFC lightweight champ Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) is eager to move ...