Islam Makhachev’s coach reveals key differences between him and Khabib Nurmagomedov, highlighting unique skills and strategy.

Considering that UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) is yet to fight Gaethje, Mendez doesn’t see ...

Javier Mendez, coach to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, has explained why the latter is a better “student” than his ...

Magomed Ankalaev receives Dagestan’s highest reward by Head of the Republic after title win over Alex Pereira at UFC 313.

Magomed @AnkalaevM has received Dagestan's medal of honor from the head of the republic, Sergey Melikov. The UFC light ...

Ilia Topuria might be a star in Europe but Chael Sonnen doesn't believe he can pull fans in the US of A against Islam Makhachev.

Head coach Javier Mendez believes that Dagestan and Team Khabib Nurmagomedov will keep producing champions due to this driving factor.

Magomed Ankalaev has responded to Islam Makhachev after the latter praised the former for joining him among the ranks of UFC titleholders.

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Key fighters to watch include lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, dual-division star Alex Pereira, rising featherweight Ilia Topuria, dangerous contender Magomed Ankalaev, and comeback fighter ...