Khabib Nurmagomedov does not want to see Islam Makhachev become a two-division champion at Belal Muhammad's expense. Makhachev has desires to win UFC gold in different weight classes but doing so now would pit Nurmagomedov's two friends against each other.

UFC champions Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili defend their titles at UFC 311 on Jan. 18 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

Makhachev, UFC lightweight champion, has defended his title twice against Alexander Volkanovski, who was then champion of the featherweight division. Still reigning and 2-0 against featherweight challengers, Makhachev says he’s done with those types of matchups, which means bad news for Ilia Topuria.

UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov would rather not see UFC champions Islam Makhachev and Belal Muhammad fight each other. UFC lightweight champ Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) is eager to move up to welterweight to chase dual-champ status,

UFC kicks off its 2025 pay-per-view calendar with a bang. Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan 2 and Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomov sit atop a fantastic card on Jan. 18 in the Los Angeles suburbs.

Khabib Nurmagomedov is not keen on Islam Makhachev fighting Belal Muhammad for double champ status “The Eagle” backs Ilia Topuria to defeat Charles Oliveira The former lightweight champ wants three old school lightweights to retire Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn’t like the idea of a Belal Muhammad vs.