Mailbag: Can Islam Makhachev surpass Khabib Nurmagomedov in the lightweight pantheon at UFC 311?
Islam Makhachev will never have that. He already has that one loss to Adriano Martins in his second UFC fight back in 2015. But where he could pull ahead of Khabib Nurmagomedov is in longevity and overall career ambition.
UFC lightweight champions ranked as Islam Makhachev attempts to break record at UFC 311
Anthony Pettis became the poster boy of the UFC primarily because of his flashy style. He defeated Benson Henderson to become the champ and defended his belt against Gilbert Melendez, a very dangerous challenge at the time. Pettis brought plenty of eyes to the sport.
Although Strickland is a polarizing figure, it’s undeniable that he has been Du Plessis’ toughest fight in the UFC so far.
Islam Makhachev wants to achieve UFC double champion status and he says he'll need to speak with Belal Muhammad about it.
Joe Rogan once shared his candid take on Islam Makhachev, suggesting he could be the most well-rounded fighter in the UFC.
American fighter Nate Diaz has shared his perspective on the conflict with UFC lightweight champion Islam Makachev’s team ...
Everyone is wondering if Islam Makhachev can break Khabib Nurmagomedov ’s record for most lightweight title defenses. The ...
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