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Watch Fedor Emelianenko, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev come together over the weekend at PFL’s "Road to Dubai" event.
Gilbert Burns has voiced sharp criticism of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s coaching performance during Umar Nurmagomedov’s first professional loss at UFC 311. Umar was
Makhachev’s ability to adapt seamlessly to a last-second opponent change was on full display at UFC 311. UFC CEO Dana White revealed Makhachev’s cold response to the news of Tsarukyan’s withdrawal and his desire to continue to fight on the card.
Following his title defense at UFC 311, Islam Makhachev could finally be on the verge of a permanent move up to welterweight with no lightweight fights left.
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 round at UFC 311.
The Bellator lightweight champion defended his belt via a controversial majority decision win that got fans riled up, with UFC legend Conor McGregor the most vocal detractor of the judges and their scorecards. On Sunday, Islam Makhachev shared a brief social media statement reflecting on his time in Dubai for the big fight.
Earlier this month, ‘The Eagle’ watched on as Islam Makhachev submitted Renato Moicano to defend the lightweight title he used to hold at UFC 311. Unfortunately, things didn’t go quite as well for his cousin, Umar Nurmagomedov, who lost to Merab Dvaslishili in their bantamweight title fight co-headliner.
By extending his unbeaten streak to 14, Nemkov keeps his spot in Sherdog’s pound-for-pound rankings. The future figures to be plenty interesting for the Fedor Emelianenko protege, as Saturday marked the final fight on his current Professional Fighters League contract.
Charles Oliveira’s manager reveals the fighter’s desire to face Islam Makhachev or Max Holloway next, eyeing for the ‘BMF’ belt.
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Islam Makhachev was part of an all-star corner team for Usman Nurmagomedov's title fight against Paul Hughes at PFL Dubai on Jan. 25.
Live text commentary as Paul Hughes takes on Usman Nurmagomedov for the Bellator lightweight title at the Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai.