Islam Makhachev emerged as the next big thing in Dagestan. After Khabib Nurmagomedov sent shockwaves through the UFC, it was Makhachev who carried forward the legacy. Training alongside Khabib ...

I believe Arman is more competitive for Islam than Topuria." Topuria, who vacated his featherweight belt to pursue Makhachev, remains adamant he’s earned the opportunity. “Khabib knows I’m ...

He claims that no one would dare strip Islam ... looks like they stripped him of it. He points to this as an example of how the UFC manages its titles — and how influential figures like Khabib ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov has responded to the increasing pressure for Islam Makhachev to face Ilia Topuria. The fight has been talked up ever since Ilia moved up from featherweight. He vacated his belt ...

It started when Khabib ... said he thinks Islam Makhachev is already basically a welterweight. He pointed out how Islam struggles to make weight. Every time he cuts weight, he looks weak and ...

For those unaware, he is the same coach responsible for the careers of ex-UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev. Currently training at American Kickboxing Academy (AKA), Musayev ...

“Khabib knows I’m the one to take the belt from Islam,” Topuria wrote on X. “Only reason he doesn’t want Islam to fight me.” Of the possible Lightweight options, Topuria is undoubtedly ...