Makhachev was reminded of Arman Tsarukyan’s picks for his street fight team. Tsarukyan had nominated Khamzat Chimaev, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Makhachev to fend off everyone. Makhachev also picked ...

Islam Makhachev only wants his teammates by his side in a street fight. Makhachev's former rival, Arman Tsarukyan, was ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov might have retired from fighting, but the warrior spirit still resides in the Russian legend.

“Everything was fine until you arrived two days ago,” Makhachev said with a laugh when asked by Nurmagomedov how his UFC 322 preparation is going (h/t Red Corner MMA). When told to answer properly, ...

UFC: Islam Makhachev dismisses Ilia Topuria superfight rumors, revealing he’s finished cutting extreme weight and won’t stay at lightweight.

As much as he doesn't want to, Islam Makhachev will suffer the eternal comparison with Khabib Nurmagomedov, his gym mate and ...

Dan Hooker has shared choice words about Islam Makhachev before, but he compliments the former UFC lightweight champion for ...

Islam Makhachev shared his appreciation for Khabib Nurmagomedov's passionate coaching during their UFC 302 victory.

Khabib Nurmagomedov practices what he preaches. His reward is one of the sport’s few graceful exits, and he remains an active figure in the sport, coaching multiple elite athletes from his massive ...

Umar Nurmagomedov will fight Mario Bautista at UFC 321, but how has Khabib Nurmagomedov played a role in his training?

Islam Makhachev career path has been a wild ride, with him being arguably the most dominant fighter of his generation. Now firmly out of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s shadow, the former UFC lightweight ...

Legend shares bold take on Islam Makhachev vs. Jack Della Maddalena fight, saying it could be “very boring or interesting.” ...