LAS VEGAS – Islam Makhachev intends to take over the lightweight division in the absence of Khabib Nurmagomedov, and it starts at UFC 259 . Makhachev (18-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) returns to competition Saturday for the first time since September 2019 when he meets Drew Dober (23-9 MMA, 10-4 UFC) on the main card of the loaded event. The Dagestani fighter has spent much of his career in his teammate and mentor Nurmagomedov’s shadow, but now that “The Eagle” is seemingly retired, it’s a new era
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Islam Makhachev ready to take lightweight torch from Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 259 – MMA Junkie