Khabib hints Islam Makhachev to debut at welterweight against champ Jack Della Maddalena, UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden.

Topuria’s rise to No. 1 and Makhachev’s response set the stage for a potential superfight UFC 317 is now in the rearview, but ...

Though they are not biologically related, Nurmagomedov and Makhachev share a brotherly bond. Khabib Nurmagomedov was a dominant champion in the UFC, defeating every fighter the promotion put in ...

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 ...

Topuria Reacts Khabib was known for being one of the best grapplers in the sport. He is now passing on that knowledge to Islam, who is considered one of the best P4P fighters in the world.

Ilia Topuria, the former UFC featherweight champion, is pushing for a lightweight title shot against Islam Makhachev after vacating his 145-pound belt. On February 23, 2025, UFC CEO Dana White ...

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 ...

Based on Khabib’s comments, Makhachev could end up headlining UFC 311 in January where his coach hopes he can lock up his position as the P4P #1 fighter in the world.

Khabib is 50/50 with me; Islam has always been 100% on point. He’s a great student, not just a good student. He’s a great student. He listens to all his coaches,” said Mendez.