Khabib Nurmagomedov was quick to praise his friend Islam Makhachev after the latter’s win at UFC 322.Makhachev produced an elite performance to defeat Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 and became the new welterweight champion.The Russian achieved something that even the great Khabib was unable to do during his UFC career. Makhachev became a two-division champion, and ‘The Eagle’ shared a special message for him on Instagram:"One and only @islam_makhachev 👊 It was amazing performance Brother, today you proved that you are the one of the best who ever compete in this game. You make proud millions people around the World. Alhamdulillah for everything."Check out Khabib's message on Instagram: View this post on Instagram Instagram PostKhabib could not contain his excitement after Makhachev won the gold. He was quick to take the belts off Dana White, who usually presents them to the winner, and instead did it himself.Makhachev absolutely dominated the former champion with his wrestling and never gave the Australian a chance. This win was Makhachev’s 16th consecutive one in the UFC, and even Dana White suggested that the Russian could be in the MMA GOAT conversation.Makhachev was seen as Khabib’s protege when the latter was starring in the lightweight division. Makhachev became the lightweight champion in 2022 after defeating Charles Oliveira, and he hasn’t looked back.What is next for Islam Makhachev?This win has made Islam Makhachev an even bigger star than he already was. The big question is who and when he will fight next.The Russian was called out by Ilia Topuria after his UFC 322 win, and Makhachev seems keen to face ‘El Matador.’It is to be seen if the UFC does set this fight up. There is a lot of interest in seeing Makhachev face Topuria. This fight could also be at the White House with one MMA legend calling for it.Demetrious Johnson brought up parallels between Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s careers.Johnson believed that Makhachev could retire if he beats Topuria and this fight should take place at the UFC White House event."I didn't think Islam is small for 170. I've seen him in person. I've trained with him. He's a big fu**ing dude. And who is he going to fight next at 170? You know what, I wrote that I think Islam is destined for this. He should fight Ilia Topuria at the White House. If he beats Topuria, he retires."The former UFC star added:"Islam has plenty of money, right? Go out on your shield like Khabib did. A lot of people in MMA don't want to see that, but in mixed martial arts, we athletes stay too long at the party. There's no reason for an athlete to keep taking hits to the head and all that stuff. If I was him, fight Topuria at the White House. You beat Topuria, walk away. I'm sure you made another one. That sh*t pays as far as f**king Russia, so there's no point for him to keep on fighting."