The Russian is a mentee and childhood friend of Khabib, who also reigned as UFC lightweight champion before retiring in 2020.

MMA legend Khabib Nurmagomedov, provided some insight, saying (0:35): "I don't know what kind of agreements [Ilia] Topuria and the UFC had, but from Islam's [Makhachev's] side, he already gave two ...

He is very confident. I love Topuria… I think if he goes up a weight class, it’s gonna be a problem. He’s gonna get wrapped up like a fu**ing Christmas present... Topuria is not as big." ...

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UFC's deepest pay-per-view since January is closing in. On Saturday, UFC 314 returns to Miami with a strong lineup featuring former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes ...

In the UFC, a new era is taking shape, with a fresh crop of talent rising to the top. One of the standout names leading this transition is Islam Makhachev. Widely regarded as the heir to Khabib ...

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THROUGH THE YEARS, the UFC has had a number of imports from the now defunct Bellator MMA. While some arrived highly decorated, arguably no fighter has been the standard bearer of success in that ...

UFC 314 provides a strong main card, but the prelims are also packed with plenty of interesting action on Saturday at the Kaseya Center in Miami. It looks to be an important night for the ...

A training partner of Khabib Nurmagomedov (left) prepares to return to PFL as last year's tournament champion but his looming opponent feels that he has some tricks up his sleeve after training ...