Islam Makhachev News
Former UFC champ sides with Dana White in Islam Makhachev/Jon Jones 'Pound for Pound' debate
UFC President Dana White's post-UFC 302 remarks about the pound-for-pound rankings are a major talking point of the post-fight aftermath. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier by fifth-round submission at… Read more
Islam Makhachev opens as betting underdog for potential welterweight title fight against Leon Edwards
Islam Makhachev has opened as an underdog for a potential welterweight title fight against Leon Edwards. Makhachev defended his lightweight title for the third time on Saturday with a fifth-round submission win… Read more
Belal Muhammad confirms that he isn't interested in fighting Islam Makhachev
UFC welterweight title contender Belal Muhammad has confirmed that he isn't interested in fighting Islam Makhachev. At UFC 304, Belal Muhammad will challenge Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight championship. It's a… Read more
Islam Makhachev prefers UFC welterweight title fight over Arman Tsarukyan rematch following UFC 302 win: "This is my dream"
Islam Makhachev has a preference for his next fight following UFC 302, but he's willing to do whatever is asked of him. Makhachev once again showed off his elite traits in the… Read more
Dustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev reunite backstage after war at UFC 302
UFC stars Dustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev posed for a great picture backstage following their war at UFC 302. Last night at UFC 302, Dustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev really did go… Read more
Dana White says anyone calling Islam Makhachev the best pound for pound fighter is “nuts” after UFC 302
UFC CEO Dana White has bashed those who believe that Islam Makhachev should be considered the pound-for-pound best fighter in MMA when Jon Jones remains active. Makhachev made his third successful UFC… Read more
Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz react after Islam Makhachev stops Dustin Poirier at UFC 302
Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz have shared reactions following Islam Makhachev’s submission victory over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. Makhachev (26-1 MMA) and Poirier (30-9 MMA) collided in tonight’s pay-per-view headliner in… Read more
UFC 302 Bonus Report: Islam Makhachev takes home $100k
The Octagon returned to New Jersey for tonight's UFC 302 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier. The highly anticipated lightweight title fight resulted in a thrilling… Read more
UFC 302 Results: Islam Makhachev stops Dustin Poirier in Round 5 (Video)
We have you covered for all of tonight's UFC 302 results, including the main event title fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier. Makhachev (25-1 MMA) will be returning to action for… Read more
UFC 302: ‘Makhachev vs. Poirier’ Live Results and Highlights
The Octagon returns to New Jersey for tonight's UFC 302 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier. Makhachev (25-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the… Read more
Bo Nickal gives less-than-glowing review of Islam Makhachev's wrestling ahead of UFC 302
UFC middleweight star Bo Nickal doesn't put Islam Makhachev's wrestling in high esteem ahead of the lightweight champ's return. Makhachev will face Dustin Poirier in the UFC 302 main event on Saturday… Read more
Javier Mendez dismisses Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria: "He doesn't need to fight him"
American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez isn't a fan of the idea of matching up UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev against Ilia Topuria, at least not right now. Topuria has quickly… Read more
Listen | Hear what Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier had to say during tense faceoff for UFC 302: “Don’t say that or I’ll slap you”
Things got heated last night during Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier's intense faceoff ahead of UFC 302. Tomorrow night, Dustin Poirier will challenge Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight championship. It's an… Read more
Islam Makhachev addresses speculation of a Staph infection ahead of UFC 302
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is at the center of a UFC 302 fight week controversy after images spread online of a possible staph infection. Makhachev will defend the UFC lightweight title… Read more
WATCH | Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier get into intense faceoff after UFC 302 press conference
Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier got into a heated and intense faceoff after the UFC 302 press conference on Thursday. Makhachev is looking to defend his lightweight title in the main event… Read more
Islam Makhachev reflects on sparring session with UFC champion Leon Edwards: "I took him down and held him"
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is opening up on his experience training with Leon Edwards. This Saturday night in New Jersey, the Russian is set to headline UFC 302. Standing in Islam… Read more
Islam Makhachev questions Conor McGregor's UFC 303 training after party footage
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has questioned Conor McGregor's training for UFC 303. As we all know, Conor McGregor is set to return to the Octagon next month. He'll go head to… Read more
Dustin Poirier explains why he doesn't focus on Islam Makhachev's one KO loss
UFC star Dustin Poirier has explained why he doesn't put too much stock in Islam Makhachev's one loss in mixed martial arts. This weekend, Dustin Poirier will challenge Islam Makhachev for the… Read more