Hooker's encounter with Makhachev in 2021 was rough, resulting in a first-round submission loss via kimura. However the circumstances weren't ideal, as Hooker traveled to Abu Dhab

Islam Makhachev closes in on Anderson Silva's record after surpassing Khabib Nurmagomedov’s winning streak in MMA.

Khabib Nurmagomedov addressed a huge win from Islam Makhachev on the same night that his cousin Umar Nurmagomedov fell short in his bid at becoming champion at UFC 311

One final factor worth considering as we attempt to determine who would have the upper hand between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev is the quality of their opponents. While both men faced ...

Islam Makhachev was able to defend his lightweight title for the fourth time this weekend as he defeated Renato Moicano via first-round submission at UFC 311.

Coach Javier Mendez called Poirier Makhachev’s toughest fight to date. Nurmagomedov thinks Makhachev can only grow from a back-and-forth battle such as that, which was a nominee for the 2024 Fight of the Year.

Makhachev and his UFC Hall of Fame mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov are two of the greatest lightweights to ever compete inside the Octagon. After Makhachev’s latest win, many fans and pundits have begun to wonder whether or not the student has surpassed the master in the lightweight GOAT debate.

Khabib Nurmagomedov has given his thoughts on Arman Tsarukyan being replaced by Renato Moicano to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 311

Islam Makhachev stopped Renato Moicano to retain his UFC lightweight title in stunning fashion at UFC 311 in California.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dismisses complacency claims, calling Renato Moicano fight 'competitive,' showcasing his respect for opponents.

Nurmagomedov, one of the best former lightweight champions in the sport, has become an incredible coach. At UFC 311, he will be in the corner of Islam Makhachev, who will no longer defend his title against Arman Tsarukyan but instead, Renato Moicano.