11 days ago

Islam Makhachev Opens Up on His Unbreakable Bond With Team Khabib Nurmagomedov

“They’re not my teammates, they’re my brothers,” Makhachev said while praising his long-time camp bond. He credited Khabib Nurmagomedov for staying invested after retiring as champion, saying Khabib still wants “his brothers to be the best in the world.” Makhachev added he helps teammates chase titles too, noting he’s trained with the same group for 15–20 years.