Islam Makhachev vs Khabib Nurmagomedov
Islam Makhachev vs Khabib Nurmagomedov: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov?
Makhachev has had a long-standing rivalry with Khabib, who is considered one of the greatest fighters of all time. The two have competed against each other multiple times, with Makhachev emerging victorious in their most recent encounter.
Islam Makhachev
Key numbers
- Wins28
- Losses1
- Knockout wins5
- Submission wins13
- Decision wins10
Top honours
- UFC Welterweight Champion2025
- UFC Lightweight Champion2020
- UFC Performance of the Nightmultiple
- UFC Fight of the Nightmultiple
- M-1 Global Welterweight Champion2014
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Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a leading contemporary in the sport — head-to-head meetings with this athlete are among the most closely followed in the era.