Islam Makhachev News
Georges St-Pierre breaks down Islam Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre has given his thoughts on the upcoming Islam Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry clash. In the main event of UFC 330, Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC welterweight… Read more
Islam Makhachev says Usman Nurmagomedov would earn half his purse with UFC move, PFL CEO responds
Islam Makhachev thinks Usman Nurmagomedov will get compensated far more if he stays in the PFL, and PFL's CEO has commented on those words from the UFC champion. Nurmagomedov defends his PFL… Read more
Jon Jones makes prediction for Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330: "He may just be one of the greatest fighters in the world"
Jon Jones has an idea of who he thinks will walk out of UFC 330 with welterweight gold. Reigning 170-pound titleholder Islam Makhachev is scheduled to attempt his first successful defense in… Read more
Ian Machado Garry is 'dangerous' for Islam Makhachev, says Din Thomas
UFC analyst Din Thomas believes that Ian Machado Garry is a dangerous opponent for UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev. At UFC 330, Islam Makhachev will defend the UFC welterweight championship against Ian… Read more
Ian Machado Garry thinks UFC title win over Islam Makhachev would enhance welterweight division: "It's the best thing for the sport"
Ian Machado Garry believes a win over Islam Makhachev would do good for the UFC welterweight division. Garry and Makhachev are set to collide with the 170-pound gold at stake on Aug.… Read more
Islam Makhachev gives his thoughts on Ian Machado Garry's style ahead of UFC 330
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has given his thoughts on Ian Machado Garry’s style as we approach UFC 330. Later this summer, Islam Makhachev will attempt to once again cement himself as… Read more
Ian Machado Garry issues a warning to rival Islam Makhachev ahead of UFC 330
UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry has issued a warning to reigning champion Islam Makhachev ahead of UFC 330. Later this summer, Ian Machado Garry finally gets his shot at gold in… Read more
Islam Makhachev's coach gives his thoughts on Ilia Topuria's UFC Freedom 250 loss
Islam Makhachev’s coach Javier Mendez has given his thoughts on Ilia Topuria’s big defeat at UFC Freedom 250 last weekend. Last Sunday, Ilia Topuria fell to his first professional loss in mixed… Read more
Islam Makhachev taunts 'humbled' Ilia Topuria after shocking UFC White House defeat
Former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is the latest to taunt Ilia Topuria following the latter's stunning loss at the White House. For the first time in his otherwise legendary UFC career,… Read more
Ilia Topuria calls for welterweight title fight if he beats Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250: "If you don't take risks, there is no champagne"
Ilia Topuria would be quite pleased if he can secure a welterweight title fight after UFC Freedom 250. Topuria will first need to take care of business on June 14. The lightweight… Read more
VIDEO | Islam Makhachev surprises fan with life-threatening illness with tickets to expected UFC 330 return
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev made an extremely ill fan's 'dream come true' in a recent FaceTime call, and offered him a huge surprise. Islam Makhachev is expected to return to the… Read more
Islam Makhachev reveals he will be ready for rumored UFC return in August
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has said he will be ready to make his return to the cage later this summer. Even at this point in his career, Islam Makhachev is already… Read more
Islam Makhachev admits Justin Gaethje has a real chance to beat Ilia Topuria at UFC White House
Former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev believes Justin Gaethje can shock the world against Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250. UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria will look to remain unbeaten in his… Read more
Carlos Prates believes Islam Makhachev would rather fight him than Ian Machado Garry: "Maybe he thinks it's going to be easy"
Rising UFC welterweight contender Carlos Prates thinks Islam Makhachev would fight him next if he could. Makhachev is the current 170-pound champion. He won the gold back in N0v. 2025 with a… Read more
Ilia Topuria doesn't believe that Islam Makhachev is ducking him
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria does not believe that welterweight king Islam Makhachev is ducking a fight against him. At UFC Freedom 250, Ilia Topuria will defend the UFC lightweight championship against… Read more
Aleksandar Rakic fulfills promise to Islam Makhachev in UFC Serbia heavyweight debut
Former UFC light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakic will look to make Islam Makhachev proud in his upcoming UFC Serbia return. Aleksandar Rakic is looking to earn his first UFC win since 2021… Read more
Islam Makhachev pushes UFC KO artist to fight at UFC Serbia in classy voice message
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev made a direct plea to one light heavyweight contender to fight at UFC Serbia. The UFC is looking at moving into new markets later in 2026 and… Read more
Islam Makhachev reflects on Jack Della Maddalena's UFC Perth defeat
UFC champion Islam Makhachev has given his thoughts on Jack Della Maddalena's recent defeat at UFC Perth. Last weekend in the main event of UFC Perth, Jack Della Maddalena suffered his second… Read more