Khabib Nurmagomedov claims protege can become pound-for-pound number one by following Islam Makhachev’s career path
Khabib believes Umar can still become P4P number one.
Islam Makhachev
Stay informed with updates on Islam Makhachev, the current reigning UFC lightweight champion. Get unparalleled insights into his fights, interviews, and press conference highlights as we witness the journey of a fighter who’s taken down icons like Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira, Dan Hooker, and Alexander Volkanovski.
Islam Makhachev chokes PFL star unconscious in latest training video ahead of UFC comeback
Islam Makhachev sent a PFL star on a six-fight winning streak to sleep with a choke in a recent training video. Former UFC lightweight champion…
UFC star calls Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev the ‘modern day Tony Ferguson vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov’
There’s still hope for Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev. UFC fans have missed out on some massive fights this year, with a heavyweight title unification…
Khamzat Chimaev talks unexpected super fight that has fans fired up and prepared to give Dana White ‘all their money’
Ahead of UFC 319, there were some questions surrounding the future of one of the promotion’s biggest stars. Khamzat Chimaev recently put an end to…
Khabib Nurmagomedov lays out ‘honest’ retirement timeframe for Islam Makhachev ahead of leaked return
Khabib Nurmagomedov made the decision to retire while he was still on top of the UFC’s lightweight division. Since then, the former undefeated champion has…
Islam Makhachev’s coach reverses course on Ilia Topuria fight after previously being ‘not interested’ in booking
Islam Makhachev’s team is now open to the idea of fighting Ilia Topuria just months after Makhachev vacated the lightweight belt. Islam Makhachev shocked the…
Islam Makhachev enters fight camp after Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘leaked’ his next UFC title bout
Islam Makhachev is done with his vacation as he heads back to fight camp for a bout ‘leaked’ by Khabib Nurmagomedov. During a Q&A on…
Khabib Nurmagomedov leaks Islam Makhachev’s next UFC title fight at historic venue after he gave up belt
Khabib Nurmagomedov has let fans know exactly what is happening with Islam Makhachev’s next move. Earlier this year, Makhachev followed in his mentor’s path and…
Islam Makhachev jokes PFL champion teammate needed win after spending entire $1million prize for last title victory
Islam Makhachev joked with Movlid Khaybulaev that he needed to win last night’s PFL World Tournament – because he already spent his $1million purse from…
What Islam Makhachev did with Khabib Nurmagomedov after his UFC title win is recreated by PFL tournament winner
Another member of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team had gold wrapped around their waist Friday night. The first of three PFL World Tournament: Finals events in August…
UFC legend rejects Islam Makhachev’s ‘backwards’ opinion on Ilia Topuria’s pound-for-pound ranking
Islam Makhachev has been told that he’s got it all wrong with his view on Ilia Topuria’s climb to becoming pound-for-pound king. Much of this…
Bryce Mitchell mocks Islam Makhachev’s famous catchphrase as he gloats after UFC Abu Dhabi victory
Bryce Mitchell reimagined Islam Makhachev’s infamous ‘2-3 years in Dagestan’ catchphrase after returning to the win column last year. The controversial Arkansas native moved down…
‘They’re doing it on purpose’… Islam Makhachev shares theory after being replaced by Ilia Topuria at P4P no1
Makhachev knows what the UFC are trying to do.
Islam Makhachev claims next fight is ’90 percent’ set for historic venue for Jack Della Maddalena showdown
Former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev’s showdown with Jack Della Maddalena appears set for a historic spotlight. Islam Makhachev is still trying to bulk up…
Islam Makhachev could earn super-fight on UFC White House card with Jack Della Maddalena win
Islam Makhachev could be heading to a White House headliner if he claims welterweight gold and faces one of his long-time rivals. The former lightweight…
Islam Makhachev’s coach ‘one million percent’ agrees with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s take on fight that has him ‘concerned’
Khabib Nurmagomedov recently gave his thoughts on one of the biggest fights of 2025. A reference to Islam Makhachev was all it took for the…
Alexander Volkanovski surprisingly names a loss as favorite UFC fight he’s been in
Alexander Volkanovski has a plethora of memorable UFC victories, but it is a defeat that seemingly stands out to him the most. Volkanovski has been…
Israel Adesanya provides a bold prediction ahead of Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev
Izzy is expecting a huge KO.
Ilia Topuria viciously drops all of the Nelk Boys after Islam Makhachev jab in brutal live stream
Ilia Topuria showed all three Nelk Boys who joined him in a recent stream just how powerful his punches truly are. The two-weight UFC champion…
Khabib Nurmagomedov speculates who could be next for Islam Makhachev following title fight as Dana White provides update
Islam could get his wish for MSG clash.