Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev share a common UFC opponent. UFC lightweight champion Makhachev's most recent title ...
Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) notched his third title defense when he submitted Poirier in Round 5 at UFC 302 in June.
Khabib Nurmagomedov recently reflected on his title fight against Dustin Poirier and revealed what 'The Diamond' told him at the end of the first round.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is set to coach close friend Islam Makhachev and cousin Umar Nurmagomedov in two title fights at UFC 311 ...
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov passed on the torch to his teammate and close friend, Islam Makhachev, when he chose to hang up his gloves in 2020.
As for his BKFC career, Eddie Alvarez is 1-1 so far. Alvarez defeated Chad Mendes in his debut before failing to capture the inaugural "King of Violence" title from Mike Perry in Dec. 2023. Alvarez is ...
Islam Makhachev says he still likes to watch his fight with Dustin Poirier despite making a lot of mistakes in it.
Islam Makhachev created a lighthearted yet biting moment in MMA history when he questioned Dustin Poirier's Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) credentials.