Comment: As Makhachev’s lightweight run comes to an end, we can finally judge how it compares to that of Khabib – his ...

Muhammad Ali’s influence on combat sports and the Muslim world remains unparalleled, as he transcended athletics to become a ...

Islam Makachev is seen as the heir apparent to Khabib Nurmagomedov's dominance in the UFC after Khabib's retirement.

Khabib Nurmagomedov is glad to see his signed gloves find their way to Sheikh Rashid Bin Hamdan Al Maktoum as a gift through ...

Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, defended the latter against "ducking" accusations.

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has received an award signed by Muhammad Ali, honouring his legacy in the UFC.

Khabib Nurmagomedov recently received an award bearing the signature of former boxing world champion Muhammad Ali.

Did Islam Makhachev put himself ahead of Khabib Nurmagomedov on the all-time UFC lightweight list? A former champion thinks ...

Islam Makhachev has always done a fine job of emulating Khabib Nurmagomedov. Both fighters were forged in Dagestan, made it to the UFC, won the lightweight title, became pound-for-pound No 1 ...

Aljamain Sterling gave his take on Islam Makhachev's UFC legacy in comparision to his mentor and close friend Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Khabib achieved three successful title defences at lightweight, a joint-record, before Makhachev broke it with four. Recommended Islam Makhachev ... to their skillsets. Nurmagomedov, now 36 ...