I think Khabib is going to step in and be like, ‘He needs to fight the No. 1 contender.’ He’s going to say no, so for that reason, I am guessing it’s going to be Justin Gaethje vs. Islam ...

Recently, as speculation grew over who Makhachev should face next, Team Khabib’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, suggested Justin Gaethje as a possible opponent. However, the reaction from fans was ...

Henry Cejudo believes UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov could get in the way of Islam Makhachev defending his lightweight title against Ilia Topuria. In a chat with Cejudo this past December ...

With Topuria’s confidence and Khabib Nurmagomedov ’s possible involvement, the Makhachev vs. Topuria saga continues to take unexpected turns.

While both Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev rank among the best fighters in MMA history, Justin Gaethje believes he has a better chance of beating the current UFC lightweight champion ...