UFC, Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov

Mailbag: Can Islam Makhachev surpass Khabib Nurmagomedov in the lightweight pantheon at UFC 311?
Islam Makhachev will never have that. He already has that one loss to Adriano Martins in his second UFC fight back in 2015. But where he could pull ahead of Khabib Nurmagomedov is in longevity and overall career ambition.
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev miss out as UFC icon names shock lightweight GOAT
At UFC 310, the Stockton brawler and the Russian’s team launched water bottles at one another. After the Dagestani gave his version of events, Diaz hit the roof, comparing Makhachev to an ‘Ewok’ from Star Wars, and claiming he lied about what transpired that day.
UFC champ Islam Makhachev reveals former Khabib rival was his dream fight
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev once hoped he could settle one of Khabib Nurmagomedov's rivalries. Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson (25-11 MMA, 15-9 UFC) saw five scheduled bouts scrapped, and the pair never ended up settling their beef that spanned
UFC 311 Headliner Islam Makhachev Reveals Longtime Khabib Rival As His Dream Fight
UFC 311 headliner Islam Makhachev says that a longtime rival of Khabib's was his dream opponent at one point in time
Islam Makhachev says 'it's a good time' for Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov to join the UFC
Umar Nurmagomedov is on the verge of bringing a second UFC title to the Nurmagomedov family. If Islam Makhachev's prediction is correct, a third Nurmagomedov could hold UFC gold soon. Makhachev, the UFC lightweight champion,
Javier Mendez has surprise pick for UFC champion Islam Makhachev's toughest fight
Many people might disagree with Javier Mendez ’s pick for UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ’s toughest fight. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) has been dominant for the most part, but a few fighters have given him competitive fights during his career. Outside of his knockout loss to Adriano Martins in 2015, Makhachev has never lost.
Arman Tsarukyan open to trilogy bout if he beats Islam Makhachev at UFC 311
Arman Tsarukyan expects to see Islam Makhachev again after UFC 311. Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) runs things back with lightweight champion Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) in Saturday's headliner from Intuit Dome in Inglewood,
Arman Tsarukyan has ‘new technique’ Islam Makhachev won’t see coming at UFC 311
Arman Tsarukyan is pulling out all the stops to win his rematch with UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.
UFC 311 custom fight shorts revealed for Islam Makhachev, Merab Dvalishvili
The titleholders who are set to compete at UFC 311 will be rocking some custom fight shorts. UFC 311 takes place Saturday at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. and is headlined by a lightweight title fight between champion Islam Makhachev and challenger
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“Shut Up and Train”- Khabib Nurmagomedov Humiliates His Manager Ali Abdelaziz at Javier Mendez’s AKA
Team Khabib appears to be making their final preparations before Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov as well as ...
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UFC Veteran Explains Why KO Loss Doesn’t Count Against Islam Makhachev In Lightweight GOAT Debate
In terms of Islam Makhachev surpassing the great Khabib Nurmagomedov, one ex-fighter doesn't think his failure to remain ...
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Nate Diaz Calls Out ‘Religious’ Islam Makhachev for Lying, Labels Khabib ‘Ewoks’ Amidst Frontier Airlines Drama
Nate Diaz wants all the smoke as he called out both Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov in a recent Instagram post.
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Nate Diaz responds to Islam Makhachev over water bottle incident at UFC 311 presser: “Thought religious people didn’t lie”
Nate Diaz has slammed Islam Makhachev's side of their scuffle last month in Las Vegas at the UFC 311 press conference.
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"Show it to your son" - When Khabib Nurmagomedov backed Islam Makhachev after six-word tweet on women's MMA drew scathing response from Conor McGregor
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev have long been friends and training partners. Makhachev once put forth a polarizing tweet regarding women's MMA, which drew a sharp reaction from Nurmagomedov's ...
UFC 311 -- Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan 2: Five biggest storylines to watch for in Los Angeles
A pair of title bouts sit atop the marquee as UFC 311 arrives in southern California on Saturday, marking the first pay-per-view event of 2025 for the global leader in mixed martial arts. ...