The rise of Dagestani MMA continues post-Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement, with Islam Makhachev becoming the new lightweight champion and Umar Nurmagomedov climbing the bantamweight ranks. AI predictions suggest both fighters could surpass Khabib's legacy through their skills and potential title defenses. Additionally, prospect Sharaputdin Magomedov is noted for his striking ability and could bring a new dynamic to Dagestani dominance in MMA. The debate remains whether Khabib's record is unbreakable.
