Jan 18, 2025 · As Khabib Nurmagomedov returns to corner Islam Makhachev at UFC 311, here's everything we know about their relationship.

Oct 28, 2021 · Islam Makhachev especially stands out because of his similarities with Khabib; both inside and outside the ring. This makes people wonder if Makhachev is the next Khabib, or who would win a fight between both the Dagestani fighters.

Oct 22, 2022 · It's tempting to label Makhachev as Khabib 2.0, though that's an oversimplification built on their friendship, shared heritage, wrestling skills and boundless confidence.

Feb 28, 2025 · One of the top MMA analysts and former UFC title contender and Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen spoke very highly about Team Khabib recently. While dismissing the Lakers, Celtics, and the many other sporting teams that exist in all of sports, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team stands out for ‘The American Gangster’ as the only legit team where teammates work with each other to hone their craft and ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Islam Makhachev is funnier than Khabib Nurmagomedov. Over the years, Khabib Nurmagomedov delivered several memorable one-liners and persevered through trash-talk battles against his...

Jan 16, 2025 · Islam Makhachev will have longtime friend and teammate Khabib Nurmagomedov in his corner for his UFC 311 lightweight title fight against Arman Tsarukyan. Since retiring from MMA in 2020, 'The...

Oct 24, 2022 · Khabib and Makhachev may look alike, but they aren’t related. They hail from Russia’s Dagestan region and have trained together for over two decades. “All life, all life we train together,” Nurmagomedov said after Islam’s win.

Jan 15, 2025 · For as long as Makhachev has been fighting inside UFC, there have been comparisons between him and his long-time training partner-turned-coach Khabib Nurmagomedov, and this week is no...

Feb 15, 2025 · UFC legend Dustin Poirier has had his say on who is better out of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev. Khabib or Makhachev is a massive topic in the world of MMA & a shared opponent...

Dec 23, 2024 · Coach to Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov, Javier Mendez once revealed an inside scoop into training sessions between the two men.