Makhachev’s longtime coach Javier Mendez disagrees with Nurmagomedov’s position. In a recent interview, Mendez made the case for Pimblett to get the next lightweight title shot after his performance ...

UFC newcomer shares surprising thoughts on Khabib Nurmagomedov and offers a unique take on the dominant Dagestani wrestling style.

“Islam wants to fight ... since 2022, securing a record four straight title defences since then. The Russian is a mentee and childhood friend of Khabib, who also reigned as UFC lightweight ...

So that would be a fresh title [fight]." Bisping alluded to Gaethje's submission defeat against Makhachev's friend-cum-teammate, then-UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, which transpired ...

Amid the recent buzz about Ilia Topuria vacating the featherweight title, talk of the UFC stripping ... that not having Khabib there during Makhachev’s tough first fight against Volkanovski ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov famously ... Bizarrely, all three judges scored the fight 30-27 in favor of Nurmagomedov, who cried when the controversial decision was announced. UFC legend Joe Rogan was ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't think Ilia Topuria is the biggest test for Islam ... want Islam to fight me — Ilia Topuria (@Topuriailia) April 16, 2025 Topuria has alleged the UFC promised a ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov rates UFC ... However, with Muhammad the current UFC welterweight champion, Nurmagomedov doesn't want to see the pair fight after Muhammad has trained with them on numerous ...

Islam Makhachev may be UFC lightweight champion, but it’s former 155-pound titleholder, Khabib Nurmagomedov ... from the “Golden State” fight card, sending Tsarukyan to the back of the ...