Enter Islam Makhachev, his protégé ... In 2014, he made his mark in the Russian National Combat Sambo Championship by winning ...

The reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev recently posted a video that showcased his friend, who was bloodied after a session of playing padel. This eventually caught the widespread ...

Ilia Topuria says he’ll ask Islam Makhachev what his favourite submission is, and submit him with it in front of Khabib 😳 “D’Arce choke? I’m gonna submit you with that… I’ll take him close to Khabib.

Whilst other options have been spoken about, it’s clear that Ilia Topuria’s primary focus right now is on fighting Islam Makhachev for the 155-pound gold. The champion, however, may have other ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov prefers that Islam Makhachev fights Arman Tsarukyan instead of Ilia Topuria. Advertisement While Tsarukyan is the No. 1 lightweight contender, former featherweight champ ...

One name stood alone for Khabib Nurmagomedov in discussing what could be Islam Makhachev’s toughest test. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has no shortage of options for his next Octagon ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't think Ilia Topuria is the biggest test for Islam Makhachev at lightweight. Since defending his title for a record fourth time, the lightweight division is Makhachev's ...

There’s no denying that Khabib Nurmagomedov has been a guiding force in Islam Makhachev’s journey, serving as a mentor and role model both inside and outside the octagon. Since retiring from ...