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Fantasy Head-to-Toe Breakdown: Islam Makhachev vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov
Current lightweight champ Islam Makhachev, meanwhile, has long been hailed as Nurmagomedov's second coming. In the early days of Makhachev's UFC career, that comparison was harder to justify.
Sportskeeda5d
5 things Islam Makhachev does better than Khabib Nurmagomedov
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 father ...
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UFC Legend Hails Islam Makhachev’s Wrestling Prowess Terming Him Superior Over The Others In His Division
Islam Makhachev has established himself as one of the best modern-day MMA greats. Ruling the UFC lightweight division, Makhachev is looking unbeatable at the moment. Take his UFC 311 victory ...
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Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Islam Makhachev lightweight GOAT debate settled as ex-champion makes ‘more well-rounded’ claim
The Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Islam Makhachev GOAT debate rages on following UFC 311. UFC lightweight champion and pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev put on another dominant performance as he ...
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Islam Makhachev returns to training just two days after record-breaking UFC 311 win as talks begin over his next fight
Islam Makhachev is wasting no time following his title defense at UFC 311 this past Saturday as he has already returned to training. Unfortunately for the dominant champion, his UFC 311 fight week ...
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Islam Makhachev Makes Bold Prediction On Umar Nurmagomedov’s Future In UFC Following Defeat To Merab Dvalishvili
Two of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s 5-star pupils were competing for the title in UFC 311. While Islam Makhachev came in as the defending champion, Umar Nurmagomedov was a challenger to Merab ...
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Manager Claims UFC Has 'Completely Different Plan' for Islam Makhachev
Manager Ali Abdelaziz recently hinted at Islam Makhachev’s future plans. Advertisement According to Abdelaziz, the UFC’s immediate plans for Makhachev don’t include Arman Tsarukyan ...
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UFC fans debate over potential Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria outcome after latter's ice-cold warning following UFC 311
Ilia Topuria sent shockwaves through the MMA world following Islam Makhachev’s historic fourth title defense at UFC 311. After defeating Renato Moicano via submission on short notice ...
New York Post5d
Islam Makhachev, Merab Dvalishvili gain 20-plus pounds by UFC 311 fight night
At least an extra 20 pounds. Islam Makhachev weighed 178 pounds the night of his UFC 311 victory Saturday — one day after registering at 154.5 pounds — when he submitted Renato Moicano in the ...
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Paddy Pimblett reacts to Islam Makhachev's submission of Renato Moicano at UFC 311
Paddy Pimblett was angered by Renato Moicano's loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 311. Moicano (20-6-1 MMA, 12-6 UFC) was quickly submitted by lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC ...
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Kamaru Usman scoffs at notion that Islam Makhachev can't fight Belal Muhammad
Kamaru Usman believes Islam Makhachev should fight Belal Muhammad regardless of their training history. UFC lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) is eager to move up a weight class ...