Islam Makhachev News
Islam Makhachev takes apart Max Holloway's comments about not being an active champion
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has responded to Max Holloway's accusations of ducking a fight with Justin Gaethje earlier this year. Holloway and Gaethje will clash in a five-round BMF title fight… Read more
Max Holloway hits back at Islam Makhachev's 'useless fight' comments ahead of UFC 300
Max Holloway took exception to UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev's recent mockery of his UFC 300 showdown with Justin Gaethje. Holloway will challenge Gaethje for the BMF title in a five-round matchup… Read more
Dustin Poirier reveals UFC hasn't offered Islam Makhachev fight despite recent chatter: "I don't know what's next"
Dustin Poirier expects the UFC to tell him soon if he's going to fight Islam Makhachev or not. 'The Diamond' is fresh off a return to the ring last month at UFC… Read more
Daniel Cormier explains why Islam Makhachev should fight Dustin Poirier next: “Tsarukyan would be probably the lowest-selling fight”
Daniel Cormier is explaining why Islam Makhachev should fight Dustin Poirier next and not the winner of Oliveira vs. Tsarukyan at UFC 300. Former UFC heavyweight champion and current ESPN MMA analyst,… Read more
Max Holloway not ruling out fight against Islam Makhachev with UFC 300 win: "That would be a fun one"
If Max Holloway can get through Justin Gaethje, he's not opposed to a fight with UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Later this month at UFC 300, 'Blessed' is slated to meet 'The… Read more
Javier Mendez refutes Daniel Cormier's claim that Islam Makhachev is more dangerous than Khabib Nurmagomedov: “Nobody is more dangerous”
Coach Javier Mendez has disagreed with Daniel Cormier's claim that Islam Makhachev is more dangerous than Khabib Nurmagomedov. Over the course of the last few years, Islam Makhachev has firmly established himself… Read more
Charles Oliveira pushes back on Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier: "I'm next in line"
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira doesn't buy into talk of Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier. Over the last few weeks, the two lightweights have been going back and forth over a… Read more
Daniel Cormier explains why Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier needs to be next: "No lose situation for the UFC"
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes that Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier is a no-lose situation for everyone involved. Earlier this month, 'The Diamond' returned at UFC 299 against Benoit Saint-Denis. Despite entering… Read more
Islam Makhachev pins blame on Alex Volkanovski's team for knockout loss to Ilia Topuria
Islam Makhachev is pinning the blame on Alex Volkanovski's team for the Aussie's knockout loss to Ilia Topuria. It was last October at UFC 294 that saw Alexander Volkanovski (26-4 MMA) get… Read more
Islam Makhachev confirms he was offered Leon Edwards super fight for UFC 300: “I’m very upset”
Islam Makhachev has confirmed that he was offered a super fight with Leon Edwards for UFC 300. The historic UFC 300 takes place on Saturday April 13th at the T-Mobile Arena in… Read more
Arman Tsarukyan accuses Islam Makhachev of avoiding rematch: "He feels like I'm going to win"
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan believes that Islam Makhachev doesn't want to fight him. Back in April 2019, the Armenian stepped on short notice to face the rising Islam Makhachev. Despite being… Read more
Islam Makhachev explains why Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway at UFC 300 is a “useless fight”
Islam Makhachev is explaining why Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway at UFC 300 is a 'useless fight'. The historic UFC 300 takes place on Saturday, April 13th at the T-Mobile Arena in… Read more
Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier seemingly agree to June title fight
Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier have seemingly agreed to a June 2024 title fight. Poirier (30-8 MMA) is flying high after knocking out Benoit Saint-Denis (13-2 MMA) this past Saturday night at… Read more
Ali Abdelaziz offers Dustin Poirier a title shot with Islam Makhachev following UFC 299
Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev says Dustin Poirier can get the next title shot following his knockout win over Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299. Poirier was coming… Read more
Ali Abdelaziz tells Dustin Poirier if he wins at UFC 299 he's fighting Islam Makhachev in June
Dustin Poirier could be fighting for a title shot on Saturday at UFC 299. Poirier is set to face Benoit Saint-Denis in the co-main event of UFC 299 in a highly-anticipated matchup.… Read more
Islam Makhachev names Anatoly Malykhin as “most dangerous guy on the planet”
Anatoly Malykhin has earned the respect and admiration of Islam Makhachev following the Russian hard-hitter’s historic milestone. The unprecedented feat unfolded in his epic rematch against Reinier de Ridder at ONE 166:… Read more
Alexander Volkanovski reveals drinking habits prior to Islam Makhachev rematch
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has revealed the nature of his drinking habits prior to his rematch against Islam Makhachev. At UFC 298, Alexander Volkanovski returns to defend his belt against rising… Read more
Georges St-Pierre explains why Alexander Volkanovski could still be “the best fighter” despite back-to-back losses to Islam Makhachev
Georges St-Pierre has given his thoughts on Alexander Volkanovski's two defeats to Islam Makhachev. At UFC 298 later this month, Alexander Volkanovski will defend his UFC featherweight championship against Ilia Topuria. It… Read more