Javier Mendez said he expects Makhachev to follow in his mentor Nurmagomedov's footsteps by not overextending his career.

Khabib believes Islam Makhachev has 1–2 years left in the sport 👀😲 During a press conference, Khabib Nurmagomedov spoke ...

Jon Anik believes Islam Makhachev is the only fighter capable of defeating Ilia Topuria across two UFC divisions.

Earlier this year, Makhachev followed in his mentor’s path and gave the lightweight title back to the UFC having never lost ...

Islam Makhachev empowered by Khabib Nurmagomedov in UFC 302 corner and at the gym By Scott Fontana Published May 29, 2024, 8:30 a.m. ET ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov expressed confidence in his cousin Umar Nurmagomedov’s strong comeback, pointing to Islam Makhachev as an ...

Islam Makhachev is the current UFC pound-for-pound king, showcasing his dominance through incredible performances in multiple high-stakes fights. He has learned everything from Khabib Nurmagomedov ...

Khabib had his time and now it's my time. Islam Makhachev via UFC 302 Countdown YouTube After Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from UFC, he dedicated time to making Islam Makhachev the next champion.

Jack Della Maddalena appears to have his first title defence already in the works, with the Australian on a collision course with former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.

Khabib Nurmagomedov expects Islam Makhachev to defend his lightweight title against Dustin Poirier in convincing fashion at UFC 302. Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA, 13-0 UFC), a retired former 155-pound ...

UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has given his thoughts on a potential timeline for the mixed martial arts retirement of Islam ...

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev hail from the mountainous region of Dagestan in Russia. They have known each other since ...