Jan 18, 2025 · Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev went to the same school, growing up. Being three years younger than ‘The Eagle’, Makhachev was introduced to him in 2000 by their common friend Shamil Zavurov, after the lightweight champion expressed an interest in training with the legendary Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov .

Nov 26, 2021 · Origin and making of the LW GOAT 🦅 #KhabibNurmagomedov #IslamMakhachev #UFC. Khabib was preparing for his UFC debut and Islam was preparing for World Combat Sambo Championship ⚔️Final 25secs...

Jan 30, 2023 · Khabib Nurmagomedov has shared one story of young Islam Makhachev winning a competition at a young age along with his elder brother.

Jul 30, 2023 · Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov are not related by blood, but they have been friends since childhood. They both hail from the Republic of Dagestan, a mountainous region in southern Russia that is known for producing some of …

Nov 1, 2023 · In an older interview, Khabib Nurmagomedov gave an account of his first meeting with Islam Makhachev, which was more than twenty years ago. 'The Eagle' said: "You know what's interesting?...

Young Khabib and Islam Makhachev sparring session (circa 2011)Khabib was preparing for his UFC debut and Islam was preparing for World Combat Sambo Champions...

Nov 5, 2022 · Khabib Nurmagomedov was ringside at Islam Makhachev’s fight against Charles Oliveira at UFC 280. He was the first to storm inside the cage when Makhachev finally submitted Oliveira and secured the UFC lightweight title.

Oct 13, 2022 · Khabib Nurmagomedov has long touted Islam Makhachev as his successor in the lightweight division. The upcoming title challenger was also a favorite of the former champion's father,...

Dec 19, 2024 · Currently, the Russian fighter is training Umar Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev for their title fights. “The Young Eagle,” is set to challenge Merab Dvalishvili for the bantamweight title,...

Oct 13, 2022 · Khabib Nurmagomedov has detailed what it was like growing up with Islam Makhachev in Dagestan. Ad Makhachev will take on Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 280 on...