Islam Makhachev Surpasses Khabib Nurmagomedov in Title Fight Wins

Islam Makhachev has further established his reputation as one of the greatest UFC fighters by defeating Ian Machado Garry. This victory adds to his claim as the best lightweight champion in UFC history.

A key statistic in this debate is that Makhachev has secured five lightweight title-fight wins, compared to Khabib Nurmagomedov's four. While Nurmagomedov retired undefeated at 29-0 and is renowned for his grappling skills, Makhachev has demonstrated a more versatile fighting style.

Makhachev's title defenses include four successful attempts, whereas Nurmagomedov had three. This indicates that Makhachev not only reached the same level as Nurmagomedov but also maintained his championship status longer. Although Nurmagomedov's perfect record remains a significant achievement, Makhachev's accomplishments in title fights suggest he has surpassed Nurmagomedov in terms of championship success.