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.

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After Islam Makhachev called out Dricus Du Plessis, the middleweight champion has slammed the Russian by labelling him as 'almost Khabib'.

Makhachev and his UFC Hall of Fame mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov are two of the greatest lightweights to ever compete inside the ...

Khamzat Chimaev discusses Islam Makhachev’s potential move up in weight classes, comparing him to Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Following his fourth successful defense of the lightweight championship at UFC 311 in Los Angeles, the ‘Dagestani Destroyer’ ...

Weight classes exist for a reason and there's no way of knowing if Jon Jones could beat ... Even fewer champions get this privilege. Khabib Nurmagomedov is a one-of-one who not only beat everyone put ...

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has long been considered ... one of the greatest fighters ever, regardless of weight class. Current lightweight champ Islam Makhachev, meanwhile ...

Dominant champions in their respective weight classes of lightweight and welterweight, both men walked away from the sport before anyone could beat them for their gold inside the Octagon.

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, the ...

Islam Makhachev wants multi-division championship glory, but one UFC analyst would prefer to see him stick in his own lane.