Islam Makhachev News
Islam Makhachev releases short statement after UFC 311 main event switch: "The meaning of Pound-For-Pound"
Islam Makhachev has released a statement following UFC 311's main event shakeup. The Russian is set to return to the octagon in tomorrow night's main event in Las Vegas. Back for the… Read more
BREAKING: Arman Tsarukyan out, Renato Mociano in against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311
Renato Moicano is stepping up to challenge Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 due to unforeseen circumstances. Makhachev was prepared to put his lightweight gold at stake against Arman Tsarukyan in the main… Read more
UFC 311 weigh-in results: Islam Makhachev clocks in, Arman Tsarukyan injured
UPDATE: The UFC 311 weigh-ins have ended and during the scale measurements, it was announced that Arman Tsarukyan has been replaced in the main event by Renato Moicano due to injury. The… Read more
Islam Makhachev says he’s "not leaving" the UFC "without a second belt"
Islam Makhachev says his goal is to become a champ-champ in the UFC. Makhachev is set to defend his lightweight title in the main event of UFC 311 on Saturday in a… Read more
UFC 311 | Pro fighters make their picks for Islam Makhachev vs Arman Tsarukyan 2 title fight
In the main event of UFC 311, the lightweight title is on the line as Islam Makhachev takes on Arman Tsarukyan. Heading into the fight, Makhachev is a sizeable -400 favorite while… Read more
UFC 311: Arman Tsarukyan has developed a "new technique" for Islam Makhachev fight
Arman Tsarukyan has something special prepared for Islam Makhachev at UFC 311. The card goes down this Saturday in Los Angeles, and Tsarukyan will challenge Makhachev for the coveted lightweight title in… Read more
Islam Makhachev vows to shut up Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311: "Arman talk too much"
Islam Makhachev plans to make sure Arman Tsarukayn never talks about him again after UFC 311. Makhachev is set to rematch Tsarukyan in the main event of UFC 311 on Saturday night.… Read more
Nate Diaz responds to Islam Makhachev over water bottle incident at UFC 311 presser: "Thought religious people didn't lie"
Nate Diaz has responded to UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. The rivalry between the Diaz brothers and the Eagles MMA team is quite a lengthy one. A decade ago, Nate Diaz famously… Read more
Islam Makhachev reveals he wanted to step in for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight Tony Ferguson
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has revealed that he previously wanted to step in for Khabib Nurmagomedov and fight Tony Ferguson. Right now, Islam Makhachev is easily one of the most impressive… Read more
UFC 311: Former champion can't see Islam Makhachev losing to Arman Tsarukyan this Saturday
A former UFC titleholder believes Islam Makhachev is simply on a higher level over Arman Tsarukyan. Makhachev and Tsarukyan will take center stage in the UFC 311 headliner this Saturday night. This… Read more
Islam Makhachev says he'll need to speak with Belal Muhammad about possible move to welterweight
Islam Makhachev appears determined to become a UFC "champ-champ," no matter the cost. Makhachev is the reigning UFC lightweight titleholder. He is one successful title defense away from breaking the UFC record… Read more
Islam Makhachev thinks Khabib Nurmagomedov prevented him from knocking Dustin Poirier out
Islam Makhachev is confident that he could've finished Dustin Poirier on the feet if Khabib Nurmagomedov allowed him too. Makhachev and Poirier shared the Octagon back in June 2024. Makhachev's UFC Lightweight… Read more
Renowned MMA coach Javier Mendez explains why Islam Makhachev is ahead of Jon Jones on UFC pound-for-pound list
American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez has offered his take on why Islam Makhachev is ahead of Jon Jones on the UFC pound-for-pound list. The topic has been heavily debated ever… Read more
UFC 311: ‘Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2’ Fight Card and Start Times
UFC 311 is right around the corner as we get ready for two blockbuster championship fights in California. Event: UFC 311: Makhachev vs Tsarukyan 2 Date: Saturday, 18th January 2025 Location: Intuit… Read more
Ali Abdelaziz firmly believes Islam Makhachev could defeat Alex Pereira at 205lbs: “I swear to Allah”
Ali Abdelaziz has said that he believes Islam Makhachev is capable of defeating Alex Pereira in a light heavyweight fight. As we know, Islam Makhachev is one of the most dominant champions… Read more
Khabib Nurmagomedov rates Islam Makhachev 4/5 after training session ahead of UFC 311
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov rated Islam Makhachev at a 4/5 after a recent training session ahead of UFC 311. The great Khabib Nurmagomedov has done some wonderful things in mixed martial arts.… Read more
Javier Mendez thinks Islam Makhachev can win UFC middleweight title: 'It's a matter of whether he wants to'
American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez has full confidence in Islam Makhachev's ability to capture gold at 185 pounds. Makhachev is the reigning UFC lightweight champion. He rules a division where… Read more
Paddy Pimblett explains why he wasn't impressed by Islam Makhachev's submission win over Dustin Poirier
Paddy Pimblett wasn't exactly blown away by Islam Makhachev's submission victory over Dustin Poirier. Back in June, Makhachev defended his UFC Lightweight Championship against "The Diamond." The title fight headlined UFC 302… Read more