One of the standout names leading this transition is Islam Makhachev. Widely regarded as the heir to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s legacy, Makhachev has become a fan favorite, with many eager to see him ...

Islam Makhachev could find himself in a difficult position if he agrees to fight Ilia Topuria, according to a former two-weight UFC champion. The Dagestani has solidified his status as the ...

Alexander Volkanvoski has given a fascinating breakdown of Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria. In his esteemed career, ‘The Great’ has shown so much heart, overcoming many a hurdle to win a ...

Merab thinks Islam Makhachev needs to fight Ilia Topuria next: “Islam told me at the press conference ‘Merab I respect you but when you have a top contender you should fight him’, and I said ...

Javier Mendez, coach to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, has explained why the latter is a better “student” than his childhood friend. Upon winning the UFC lightweight title in 2022 ...

Based in Rochester, England, Simon Head is a veteran sports editor who has covered sports for national and international outlets since 2000, and is one of the longest-tenured MMA journalists in ...