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Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan were all set to clash against each other at UFC 311. However, an injury to the title challenger prompted Renato Moicano to step up and now, he will fight for the title this weekend. Makhachev’s mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov will be in his corner and has a chance to witness his protégé surpass him if the champion can manage to defend his title successfully.Given that Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov have often referred to each other as ‘brothers’, fans might believe that they are actually siblings. However, that isn’t true because the lightweight champ has an elder brother. Let’s find out some interesting stuff about Makhachev’s sibling.ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below this adWho is Islam Makhachev’s brother?The UFC lightweight champion has an older brother, named Kurbanismail Makhachev. Although not much is known about the older sibling, he has played a major role in Makhachev, becoming the MMA star that he is today. According to reports, Kurbanismail was the one who ensured that his brother could follow his dream.Despite the privacy surrounding Makhachev’s sibling’s personal life, their unwavering support is evident—a constant presence in the lightweight champ’s corner. Furthermore, he never forgets to cherish the moments he has with his brother on Instagram. But the fight fans often have one question in their mind when it comes to Makhachev and Nurmagomedov – are they related? Let’s find out.Are Islam and Khabib brothers?The current champion and the former champion are not connected by blood relations. However, they do belong to the Dagestani brotherhood with more than just blood in building the relationships. To add to the story, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the former champ’s father, considered Islam Makhachev as his son, who took him under his wing. Back in Dagestan, Makhachev and ‘The Eagle’ went to the same school, and Makhachev claimed

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The bright lights of Inglewood, California, are ready to shine on UFC 311 on January 18, 2025. Fighters will step into the Octagon with dreams of glory, but for Islam Makhachev and ‘Team Khabib,’ this event means so much more than just another fight night. They intend to deliver a message: They are here to dominate and they won’t stop even if Dana White stands in their way!Headlining the card, Makhachev will defend his lightweight crown against a hungry Arman Tsarukyan in a long-anticipated rematch. Adding fuel to the fire, Dagestani teammate Umar Nurmagomedov will step into the co-main event to battle Merab Dvalishvili for the bantamweight title. With Khabib Nurmagomedov’s “father’s plan” guiding the way, ‘Team Khabib’ is ready to take over and perhaps shake up the narratives surrounding the UFC’s greatest fighters.Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the late father of Khabib Nurmagomedov, once said in an interview back in 2019, “Islam can beat anyone. After Khabib, he will be the champion. I have no reason to worry.” And while he was sadly unable to watch as Islam Makhachev fulfilled that prophecy at UFC 280 against Charles Oliveira, the foundation he laid cannot be denied.ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below this adNow with UFC 311 on the horizon, Javier Mendez shared a post on Instagram that clarified the team’s intentions heading into Makhachev’s fourth title defense. The head coach and founder of AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) shared a picture with the UFC lightweight champion and captioned it: “Two more weeks of hard training and P4P #1 @islam_makhachev will remind us all why he is number 1🦅🦅 @nurmagomedov_mma_school @americankickboxingacademy #fathersplan.”Islam Makhachev currently holds the #1 spot in the P4P rankings, followed closely by Jon Jones at #2. Here are the top 5 pound-for-pound rankings:1. Islam Makhachev2. Jon Jones3. Alex Pereira4. Ilia Topuria5. Belal MuhammadHowever, UFC boss Dana White made his stance clear earlier this year when he stated: “Listen, Islam knows I love him, man. But you know how I feel about that. Jon Jones is undefeated for however many years. Boo all you want. I don’t give a s–t.”Regardless, as we take a look at the lightweight champion’s main event showdown against Arman Tsarukyan, it has all the makings of a classic. Their first clash in 2019 was a barnburner, earning ‘Fight of the Night’ honors. Tsarukyan, then a rookie, pushed Makhachev to the limit despite taking the fight on short notice in his UFC debut!This time, there are no surprises, no short notices; Only two men who are determined to prove that they are the best at what they do inside the Octagon. And in a recent conversation with Daniel Cormier, Islam Makhachev has indicated that he is determined to close this chapter, once and for all!UFC 311: Islam Makhachev plans to “finish all questions” with the Arman Tsarukyan fightIslam Makhachev will step into the Octagon at UFC 311 not just to defend his lightweight crown but to cement his legacy. This isn’t about merely winning—this is a statement. A rematch five years in

Fans divided. One half saw it as a joke; others brought up the argument that these antics would never be acceptable with any other adult, so why subject Hasbulla to it?-->While all of this is presumably scripted, Tyson faced online backlash for his actions. After the clip went viral, the interaction left fans divided. One half saw it as a joke; others brought up the argument that these antics would never be acceptable with any other adult, so why subject Hasbulla to it?This is the kinda shit that makes me agree with @lthomasnews regarding Hasbulla. Like, who is this for?How is profiting off this MAN with a birth defect, any more honorable than doing the same with someone with Down Syndrome or severe autism?— PowerfulOD (@PowerfulOD) March 22, 2023UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev also faced criticism for similar actions. Makhachev, who also happened to be Hasbulla’s neighbor growing up in Dagestan, often poses with the 20-year-old. -->UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev also faced criticism for similar actions. Makhachev, who also happened to be Hasbulla’s neighbor growing up in Dagestan, often poses with the 20-year-old. The newly-crowned middleweight champion Sean Strickland had expressed shock at how Makhachev was seen treating Hasbulla. He called Makhachev out for ‘holding Hasbulla like a baby.'-->The newly-crowned middleweight champion Sean Strickland had expressed shock at how Makhachev was seen treating Hasbulla. He called Makhachev out for ‘holding Hasbulla like a baby.'Why do they hold him like a baby?!? WTF IS GOING ON HERE pic.twitter.com/hx3lHUekU5— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) March 20, 2023

Islam Makhachev seems to be made from the same cloth as Khabib Nurmagomedov. This is not surprising, given that they grew up together in their native province of Dagestan. They even started their martial arts training from Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father, Abdulmanap.Nurmagomedov is also part of the coaching team of Makhachev and has been an integral part of his rise to becoming a lightweight champion. And in his response to fighting Alexander Volkanovski, Makhachev had something very motivational to say. This greatly impressed UFC CEO Dana White, as well as fans, who took to social media to give their thoughts on it.ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below this adIslam Makhachev’s quote moves Dana White to make an unusual requestIslam Makhahcev will rematch Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294. He was originally scheduled to fight Charles Oliveira in the main event, but the latter pulled out due to a last-minute injury. And on facing Volkanovski on short notice, Makhachev had something very inspirational to say.“What does this title represent? It means you’re the best in the world and if you’re the best in the world it doesn’t matter who is standing across from you. What do I say? No? Never. Let’s do this,” he said.Read More: Where are Alexander Volkanovski’s Parents From and What Is the UFC Champ’s Ethnicity?This statement moved Dana White so much that he asked his staff to put that quote on the walls of the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and its performance institute. And fans had a field day.Fans react to Dana White wanting Makhachev quote on UFC Apex and PI wallsFans took to social media to let their thoughts on the topic be known. Here are some comments that they made about the affair.One fan found the quote to be legendary:“Thats a legendary quote”Another felt Khabib Nurmagomedov’s quote on Makhachev taking on ‘Volk’ on short notice was more impressive:“I think the i dont care if king kong, Makes 155 we dont care is better”Another was puzzled as to why Makhachev was not more respected among fans:“I don’t get why Islam gets so much disrespect. He shows up to fight every time. Since 2021, he’s been. 6 fights soon to be 7”One user felt the quote was very inspirational:“Fire quote ngl”Another agreed:ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below this ad“Bada*s quote”Another felt Makhachev was hardcore:“straight up gangster”ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below this adIslam Makhachev is not fazed at the prospect of taking on ‘Volk’. And, to be fair, neither is his Aussie opponent, who took the fight on short notice and had only 11 days’ notice to do so. What are your predictions for UFC 294? Tell us in the comments section below.Watch This Story: Charles Oliveira’s Latest Sparring Footage Before The Islam Makhachev Fight At UFC 294 Leaves Fans In Awe

The lightweight division is the most stacked division in the entire UFC. This is why its championship belt is perhaps the toughest prize in the entire sport. And reigning champ Islam Makhachev, with his record of three title defenses and status as dominant champ, is fast approaching all-time great, perhaps even GOAT contender status.Standing in front of him at the moment is the official #1 title contender, Arman Tsarukyan. The duo were originally slated to fight in Abu Dhabi this October. But a Makhachev hand injury delayed the clash. To when exactly? Well, earlier reports suggested the clash is set for UFC 311 on January 18 and it seems the rumors were true. At least that is what Tsarukyan’s manager, Sayat Abdrakhmanov suggested in a recent interview.“We are waiting for an announcement from the UFC, we are waiting for official announcement. I think it is already clear to everyone that Arman and Islam will be [fighting soon]. I don’t know why they haven’t announced it yet. Maybe there are some agreements with the arena, maybe they haven’t approved the main fight and so on. But I think in the next few days I’ll find out everything soon,” Abdrakhmanov told the YouTube channel Ushaytaka in a recent interview.ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below this adAbdrakhmanov raises a valid point. Why hasn’t the promotion announced the fight yet? Is Makhachev not healed from his injury yet? The champion’s camp was targeting a January or December 2024 return, and it seems January was all but confirmed. The event is set to go down in California and will be the first PPV of 2025. It could even be that the UFC is working on finalizing the card before any major announcements.via ImagoOf course, this will be Tsarukyan and Makhachev’s second UFC fight. The duo had first fought back in 2019 in what was the Armenian’s UFC debut at a time when the Dagestani was making his way up the division. While Tsarukyan lost a unanimous decision at their first clash, ‘Ahalkalakets’ has improved significantly and really come into his own as a fighter since then.But since their matchup is an intriguing one, with both men being primarily wrestlers, it is incredibly hard to predict. But one man perhaps is in a better position to do so than anyone else in the world.ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below this adOliveira gives Islam Makhachev slight edge over TsarukyanCharles Oliveira has fought both Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan, unfortunately losing to both. While his UFC 280 title clash against Makhachev ended disastrously, with an underwhelming second-round submission, he lost a razor-thin decision to Tsarukyan at UFC 300 earlier this year. This is why no one is more qualified to predict the result of