Islam Makhachev grew up in Dagestan surrounded by combat sports before Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov helped shape him into an elite ...

One retired undefeated. The other has already surpassed him in title defences and moved up to win a second belt. The debate ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov honours his late father’s legacy by stepping into his shoes and training rising UFC star Islam Makhachev.

Islam Makhachev is not going away anytime soon. The UFC welterweight champion is fast approaching his first title defense at 170 pounds, having collected the title nine months ago following a lengthy ...

Islam Makhachev has no intention of following Khabib Nurmagomedov's footsteps and retiring early. Nurmagomedov retired at the age of 32 as the undefeated and undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov has remained actively involved in MMA training despite his retirement from competition in 2020. Following ...

Arman Tsarukyan argues that Usman Nurmagomedov owes his fame and status entirely to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev. Usman has been a revelation in both Bellator and the PFL. Still undefeated ...

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev would entertain a crossover boxing match with one man: Conor McGregor.

Islam Makhachev believes his teammate, Usman Nurmagomedov, is on his way to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Nurmagomedov recently completed his Professional Fighters League contract with a ...

Islam Makhachev said early retirement is not in his plans as he readies his first UFC welterweight title defense on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia. In a UFC 330 promotional video, the champion discussed ...

Islam Makhachev has finally found a sincere candidate for his Dagestani training camp offers. Real American Freestyle’s (RAF’s) big Abu Dhabi debut is quickly becoming the most stacked card in the ...