Makhachev’s overall game is slightly better than Khabib Nurmagomedov: Javier Mendez

Islam Makhachev with Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov

Islam Makhachev has often been likened to fellow Dagestani Khabib Nurmagomedov Makhachev is slowly but steadily becoming the next big thing in the lightweight division. The Russian has been on a 7-fight unbeaten streak; undefeated since October 2015. Plus, he just has one loss in his MMA career. Makhachev’s fighting style has often brought him …

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“It’s in his blood” – Coach Javier Mendez reveals if Khabib Nurmagomedov would ever comeback

Khabib Nurmagomedov is a legend of the sport.

Despite retiring, talks of a Khabib Nurmagomedov comeback never seem to fade away Khabib hung up his gloves after beating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. It came as a shock to everyone watching. ‘The Eagle’ then revealed in the post-fight interview that he wouldn’t be able to continue fighting without his late father by his …

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Khabib Nurmagomedov has the perfect opponent for fisherman Gregor Gillespie after UFC Vegas 26

Gregor Gillespie is called The Fisherman

Gregor Gillespie picked up an impressive win over Carlos Diego Ferreira and The Fisherman has a ton of opponents wanting a crack at him UFC Lightweight star Gregor Gillespie returned to the Octagon after nearly two years and he made a statement. The 34-year-old, who is called The Fisherman thanks to his fishing activities, took …

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