Khabib Shares His Recollections of Young Makhachev

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Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov engage in conversation over the former’s earlier years. At UFC 280, Islam Makhachev will compete in the most important bout of his professional MMA career. The main event of the evening will have him competing against Charles Oliveira, who formerly held the title of UFC lightweight champion. Makhachev’s Road to … Read more

Khabib Nurmagomedov Was Never Islam Makhachev’s Choice

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Islam Because of their strong friendship and the similarity in their fighting styles, Makhachev has been labeled “the second coming of Khabib Nurmagomedov,” and with good reason. In addition to Nurmagomedov functioning as Makhachev’s mentor and coach, the two Dagestani lightweights have both adopted a similar strategy when competing inside the octagon. He has a … Read more