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Islam Makhachev tells Ian Machado Garry to ‘shut up’ as UFC star answers emotional question for him

Makhachev was asked about his mentor, the late father of Khabib Nurmagomedov, but Machado Garry spoke on his behalf

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Khabib Nurmagomedov labels Dana White’s ‘money’ claim an ‘absolute lie’

The UFC president suggested that the former champion retired due to making good money by speaking in Muslim countries

The Independent UK · May 21

Is it time to accept the truth? Islam Makhachev is greater than Khabib Nurmagomedov

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

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

Dana White: Islam Makhachev could go on run that blows away Khabib, every other UFC lightweight champ

Dana White hasn't been shy with his praise for Khabib Nurmagomedov and won't be for dishing out propers to one of Khabib's proteges, either.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 24, 2023

UFC on ESPN 45: Quick picks and prognostications

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the main card for UFC on ESPN 45, featuring a flyweight bout between Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 3, 2023

Bellator 292 Preview: Usman Nurmagomedov Looks to Extend Dominance

The 24-year-old makes his first title defense Friday night in the main event.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 10, 2023

MMA Junkie’s 2022 Coaches of the Year: Khabib Nurmagomedov and Javier Mendez

They crowned UFC and Bellator champions in 2022. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Javier Mendez are MMA Junkie's 2022 Coaches of the Year.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 4, 2023

Khabib Nurmagomedov explains why he’ll never break his retirement promise to his mother

UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov won't unretire because he can't. There's no way he'll break his promise to his mother, he said.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 27, 2022

Bellator 288 breakdown: Will Usman Nurmagomedov outpace Patricky Freire to become lightweight champion?

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the Bellator 288 co-main event between champion Patricky Freire and Usman Nurmagomedov.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 18, 2022

Conor McGregor reacts to Islam Makhachev’s UFC 280 title win over Charles Oliveira

Makachev followed in the footsteps of his friend and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov – an old rival of McGregor’s – to win the lightweight belt

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022