UFC lightweight champ Islam Makhachev has been so impressed with teammate Umar Nurmagomedov’s work ethic over the years — but not the upcoming bantamweight title challenger’s gas pumping skills.

MMA journalist explains why Islam Makhachev is currently the biggest star in the UFC, highlighting his dominance, popularity, ...

Makhachev isn’t the only one who thinks Topuria is undeserved of an immediate lightweight title shot as his head coach, Khabib Nurmagomedov ... “Because Islam has already given a chance ...

Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev looks to continue his reign ... One fight earlier, Makhachev’s undefeated teammate, Umar Nurmagomedov, looks to wrest the bantamweight title from 135-pound ...

Makhachev submitted Moicano in round one to win the bout. On the same night, Khabib Nurmagomedov had to corner three fighters at UFC 311 - Tagir Ulanbekov, Umar Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev.

Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria? Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to see something else first. The next lightweight title fight is still unconfirmed, Ariel Helwani shedding light on Makhachev vs.

Michael Bisping is not in favor of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s dismissal of Ilia Topuria’s chances of facing Islam Makhachev in a ...

Justin Gaethje says Khabib is the toughest opponent he’s ever faced, and his dream fight is against Islam Makhachev 👀 “[Islam] is the champ, and I do believe that is a better matchup for me ...

Islam Makhachev made quick work of Renato ... stole the show in an all-time classic bantamweight title bout against Umar Nurmagomedov, putting on an unrelenting display to edge Umar, cousin ...