With Islam Makhachev breaking his close friend, mentor and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov's record for most UFC lightweight title defences, BBC Sport analyses how the pair compare statistically.

A UFC Hall of Famer is predicting that Islam Makhachev could follow in the footsteps of his friend-turned-coach Khabib Nurmagomedov and retire early.

Khabib Nurmagomedov was far less cordial in his response to Conor McGregor’s recent tirade than Paul Hughes was.

Hooker's encounter with Makhachev in 2021 was rough, resulting in a first-round submission loss via kimura. However the ...

The myth is bigger than the man,” says Dan Hooker, claiming Usman Nurmagomedov made a “mistake” Team Khabib never would.

Islam Makhachev is open to the idea of fighting Justin Gaethje in June for his next fight, despite talks of moving up in ...

Dan Hooker last competed in August as he defeated Mateusz Gamrot via split decision at UFC 305 to earn Fight of the Night ...

Islam Makhachev has said that Justin Gaethje is a very probable opponent for his next fight. Makhachev made the fourth defense of his UFC Lightweight Title by submitting Renato Moicano in the first ...

During the PFL's first event of 2025, which saw Usman Nurmagomedov outlast Paul Hughes to successfully defend his lightweight ...

Former undisputed UFC lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira has claimed he was "disrespected" by the promotion after his ...

UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov has had plenty of bad blood with Ireland and Conor McGregor during and after his ...

UFC veteran turned actor, Tim Kennedy shares his list of all time greats including Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jon Jones amongst ...