Islam Makhachev never wanted to vacate the lightweight title, claims his teammate, noting that the UFC wanted Topuria at 155 ...

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

Khabib Nurmagomedov is a fan of a fighter making waves in MMA - but the fighter isn't on the books of the UFC.

Joaquin Buckley found time to take a playful jab at retired UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov while gearing up for the biggest fight of his career.

Kevin Lee hopes Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev are in Gadzhi Rabadanov's corner when he scores the upset in his PFL ...

Former UFC lightweight champions Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev were present at the 2025 UEFA Champions League Final where Paris Saint-Germain defeated Inter Milan by 5-0.

Ali Abdelaziz says Movsar Evloev is happy to prove he's the rightful No. 1 contender – no matter how long it takes.

MORE BLOODY ELBOW NEWS Clearly, Makhachev’s love of the off-road motorcycle sport isn’t a universal passion for his team following Khabib Nurmagomedov’s reaction to the post. Along with ...

He believes Makhachev could indeed dominate at welterweight, citing his superior grappling skills, even comparing them favorably to those of Khabib Nurmagomedov. Talking to Helen Yee, Ferguson ...

Islam Makhachev recently shared his reaction after Khabib Nurmagomedov offered him advice ahead of his upcoming move to welterweight. Nurmagomedov has been involved in his longtime friend and ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov is putting away his Real Madrid jersey tonight as he and Islam Makhachev support PSG in the Champions League Final.

A top UFC welterweight believes he knows the reason why Nurmagomedov never moved up to 170lbs. This weekend’s UFC Atlanta headliner Joaquin Buckley isn’t putting too much stock into Makhachev’s ...