Islam Makhachev News
Islam Makhachev reveals Khabib Nurmagomedov will be in his corner for UFC 302: "Eagle has landed in Jersey City"
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will have Khabib Nurmagomedov in his corner for his title defense at UFC 302 on Saturday. Makhachev is set to headline UFC 302 against Dustin Poirier, and… Read more
Islam Makhachev claims Arman Tsarukyan "should thank" him for jumpstarting his UFC career
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev feels partially responsible for Arman Tsarukyan's success inside the Octagon. Makhachev will face Dustin Poirier in his next UFC lightweight title defense at UFC 302 this Saturday… Read more
Islam Makhachev hopes Dustin Poirier doesn't retire with a loss at UFC 302: "I don't think it's a good idea"
Islam Makhachev is hoping Dustin Poirier continues to fight even if he loses at UFC 302 for the lightweight title. Makhachev is set to defend his lightweight title in the main event… Read more
Islam Makhachev calls UFC 302 opponent Dustin Poirier a surefire UFC Hall of Famer: "One of the legends of our sport"
Islam Makhachev has glowing praise for Dustin Poirier ahead of their lightweight title fight at UFC 302. Makhachev and Poirier will be all business when the Octagon door closes this Saturday night… Read more
Charles Oliveira predicts Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier, scoffs at Arman Tsarukyan's chances against UFC Lightweight Champion
Charles Oliveira doesn't think Dustin Poirier or Arman Tsarukyan will be able to unseat Islam Makhachev. Makhachev is scheduled to put his UFC Lightweight Championship at stake against "The Diamond" in the… Read more
Islam Makhachev will decide where Dustin Poirier fight goes at UFC 302, says coach Javier Mendez
American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez believes that Islam Makhachev will dictate where his fight with Dustin Poirier goes. Makhachev is scheduled to put the UFC Lightweight Championship on the line… Read more
Conor McGregor reveals prediction for Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier: "He'll knock him out"
Conor McGregor believes Dustin Poirier will defeat Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 next month. 'The Diamond' is set for his third crack at undisputed lightweight gold next Saturday night in Newark. The… Read more
Conor McGregor takes aim at Islam Makhachev, Team Khabib in deleted tweets: 'Cousin f****s'
UFC superstar Conor McGregor continued his crusade against Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Dagestan in recent tweets. McGregor will return to the UFC Octagon to face Michael Chandler in a welterweight headliner… Read more
Arman Tsarukyan shares prediction for Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier at UFC 302
Arman Tsarukyan will be paying close attention to the UFC 302 lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier. Tsarukyan is the No. 1 contender at lightweight, but Poirier is getting… Read more
Islam Makhachev's coach dismisses Max Holloway as a legitimate LW title threat: 'It'll be grueling for Max'
Islam Makhachev's head coach doesn't believe Max Holloway seriously threatens Makhachev's UFC lightweight title reign. Makhachev will defend the UFC lightweight belt when he faces Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 on June… Read more
Islam Makhachev welcomes Conor McGregor super fight after upcoming UFC 302 return: "August or September"
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev might be on the verge of a 'red panty night' against Conor McGregor after his June 1 title defense. Makhachev will defend the UFC lightweight title against… Read more
Islam Makhachev admits that Khabib Nurmagomedov "misses fighting" after abrupt end to UFC run
UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov's lust for improvement in MMA hasn't faltered, according to Islam Makhachev. Nurmagomedov retired from MMA after a successful UFC lightweight title defense against Justin Gaethje in… Read more
Dustin Poirier reacts to viral video of Islam Makhachev hitting a punching machine ahead of UFC 302 headliner
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier didn't think much of Islam Makhachev's punching power he showcased in a recent social media clip. Poirier and Makhachev will clash in the UFC 302 main event… Read more
Islam Makhachev promises "something special" against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has promised something special against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. In just a few weeks, Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC lightweight championship against Dustin Poirier. In… Read more
Dustin Poirier compares and contrasts UFC 302 foe Islam Makhachev and former rival Khabib Nurmagomedov
Dustin Poirier sees distinct similarities and differences between former foe Khabib Nurmagomedov and UFC 302 adversary Islam Makhachev. Poirier will hope that the 'third time's the charm' when he faces the lightweight… Read more
Dustin Poirier responds to Islam Makhachev calling him an "easy fight" ahead of UFC 302
Dustin Poirier has responded to Islam Makhachev claiming he is an easy fight ahead of UFC 302. Makhchev is set to defend his lightweight title in the main event of UFC 302… Read more
Islam Makhachev says he will expose Dustin Poirier’s “one problem” at UFC 302: “I have the key for the easy fight”
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has revealed what he plans to expose about Dustin Poirier's game at UFC 302. In just a few weeks, Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC lightweight championship… Read more
Arman Tsarukyan slams Islam Makhachev after comments about avoiding rematch: "When was the last time you fought 2 times in 6 weeks?
Arman Tsarukyan isn't happy with UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. The Armenian fighter is fresh off his return at UFC 300 against Charles Oliveira. There, the two lightweights competed in a title… Read more