Islam Makhachev News
Nate Diaz and Islam Makhachev clash in backstage encounter
Nate Diaz and Islam Makhachev were engaged in a confrontation backstage in Las Vegas last night. If there's one thing we know to be true about Nate Diaz, it's that he's unpredictable.… Read more
Dana White announces two major title fights for UFC 311: Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan and Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov
UFC 311 will be getting two major title fights. Dana White, UFC CEO, recently took to social media to drop some major news on his promotion's first pay-per-view event of 2025. In… Read more
Islam Makhachev downplays future fight against fellow UFC champion Ilia Topuria: "What will that do for me?"
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev isn't very interested in facing Ilia Topuria. 'El Matador' is fresh off his return to the octagon in the main event of UFC 308 in October. Back… Read more
Paddy Pimblett opens up on future fight against UFC champion Islam Makhachev: "Obviously I think I'd beat him"
Paddy Pimblett believes he can defeat UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. 'The Baddy' hasn't been seen in the cage since a trip to Manchester in July. On the UFC 304 main card,… Read more
Jon Anik explains why he believes Islam Makhachev deserves #1 P4P spot in UFC
UFC commentator Jon Anik has explained why he believes Islam Makhachev should feature in the #1 pound-for-pound fighter conversation. Right now, Islam Makhachev is one of the best fighters on the planet.… Read more
Michael Chandler shares bold prediction for Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan rematch: "Absolutely smokes him"
Michael Chandler has shared his prediction for the expected rematch between Islam Makhachev vs Arman Tsarukyan. Makhachev and Tsarukyan are rumored to rematch in January at UFC 311 for the lightweight title.… Read more
REPORT | Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan 2 official for UFC 311 in Los Angeles
It appears that Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan 2 is official for UFC 311 in January. The lightweight champion hasn't been seen in the cage since a clash with Dustin Poirier in… Read more
Javier Mendez says Khamzat Chimaev is on same level of Khabib Nurmagomedov & Islam Makhachev despite style differences
Renowned American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez has some big praise for Khamzat Chimaev. While Chimaev dazzled MMA fans with his red hot UFC start, illnesses halted his momentum. Perhaps mother… Read more
Sean O’Malley makes case for Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria: "You can't tell me that isn't a fight you would want to see"
If Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria is eventually booked, count Sean O’Malley in. The former UFC bantamweight champion was watching Topuria put his featherweight gold at stake against Max Holloway. The two… Read more
Dana White shuts down Ilia Topuria's talk of challenging Islam Makhachev at lightweight: "This is his first title defense"
UFC President Dana White doesn’t want to see Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev just yet. ‘El Matador’ is set to return to the octagon in the main event of UFC 308 this… Read more
Dana White reveals he'll "absolutely" approve Islam Makhachev welterweight title shot with win over Arman Tsarukyan
UFC President Dana White has co-signed on Islam Makhachev's future welterweight move. The Russian has been out of the cage since a June title defense against Dustin Poirier. In the main event… Read more
Max Holloway confirms interest in Islam Makhachev fight following UFC 308: "I want all the smoke"
UFC featherweight contender Max Holloway has his eyes on lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. This Saturday night in Abu Dhabi, 'Blessed' will make the walk to the cage once again. Back for the… Read more
Arman Tsarukyan reveals how he can defeat Islam Makhachev in UFC title fight
Arman Tsarukyan has detailed how he can dethrone Islam Makhachev. Makhachev is the reigning UFC lightweight champion. He defeated Charles Oliveira via second-round submission to capture the gold back in October 2022.… Read more
Ilia Topuria warns Islam Makhachev ahead of possible LW move: "Let's settle it like adults!"
Tensions are boiling between UFC champions Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev ahead of Topuria's first featherweight title defense. Topuria will face BMF titleholder Max Holloway in the UFC 308 main event later… Read more
Ilia Topuria opens up on future clash with fellow UFC champion Islam Makhachev: "Pay for his medical bills"
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria wants to meet Islam Makhachev in the octagon. 'El Matador' has been out of the cage since winning featherweight gold at UFC 298 in February. In the… Read more
Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals Islam Makhachev has accepted January title defense: "Best fighter in the world"
According to Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev will make his UFC return in January. The UFC lightweight champion hasn't appeared in the cage since a clash with Dustin Poirier in early June. Islam… Read more
Islam Makhachev laughs off the possibility of Conor McGregor returning to the UFC: "It's already a fantasy"
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev believes Conor McGregor won't fight again. 'The Notorious' has been out of the cage for over three years now. Conor McGregor last appeared in the octagon in… Read more
Dana White confirms the UFC won't make an interim lightweight title despite Islam Makhachev's injury: "We have plans"
UFC President Dana White has confirmed that there will be no interim titles in Islam Makhachev's absence. The current UFC lightweight champion hasn't been seen in the cage since June. In the… Read more