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 …

Jan 18, 2025 · How did Islam Makhachev meet Khabib Nurmagomedov? A lot of people think that Makhachev and Nurmagomedov became friends when they started training at the AKA gym or under Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. However, that is not the truth. Khabib and Islam have been close friends since childhood.

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

Oct 30, 2024 · In his childhood, Islam Makhachev and his friends would mischievously attend weddings at restaurants as uninvited guests. They sneaked into banquet halls pretending to be dancers, but actually sat at free guest seats and quickly enjoyed the wedding delicacies.

Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev (Russian: Ислам Рамазанович Махачев; [1] born 27 October 1991) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and former sambo competitor. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Lightweight Champion . [ 8 ]

Jan 18, 2025 · Islam Makhachev & Khabib Nurmagomedov are not blood brothers, but share a brotherhood in fighting under Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Khabib's family legacy in MMA continues with his undefeated cousins Usman, Umar, & Abubakar Nurmagomedov.

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. “22 years we train together, and last couple of years, I told you guys, Islam Makhachev is the best fighter.”

Oct 22, 2023 · Islam Makhachev never shies away from the relationship he shares with his mentor and close friend Khabib Nurmagomedov, especially considering they grew up together under the watchful eye of...

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...

Jan 22, 2025 · Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov are known to be close friends and training partners. They both hail from Dagestan, Russia, and learned their craft under the tutelage of Khabib's...