Makhachev's dominant win over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 to claim a second belt has many putting him in the greatest of all time conversation. However, former UFC welterweight champion Woodley still sees Makhachev's mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov's name associated with him.

Their father farmed and drove a truck. Like many in Dagestan, both boys wanted to become great fighters, maybe someday in the UFC, which they had seen on television. Both had promise and hoped to train with the great Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov,

New UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev made it look easy Saturday night with a unanimous decision win (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) over Jack Della Maddalena in

T.J. Dillashaw was critical of Jack Della Maddalena's game plan at UFC 322. Della Maddalena (18-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) was controlled for over 19 minutes in his title loss to Islam Makhachev (28-1 MMA, 17-1 UFC) this past Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Belal Muhammad praises Islam Makhachev as the true MMA GOAT, saying he continues Khabib’s dominant legacy ahead of UFC showdown.

Just days after winning his second UFC title at Madison Square Garden, Islam Makhachev headed across the world to Doha to corner his teammate Saygid Izagakhmaev. The welterweight champion was joined by close friends such as Umar Nurmagomedov and Hasbulla in supporting his teammate.

Jack Della Maddalena has shared a messaged with fans after losing his welterweight title to Islam Makhachev at UFC 322.