Islam Makhachev News
Henry Cejudo believes Islam Makhachev would “expose” Leon Edwards in potential UFC super fight
UFC star Henry Cejudo has given his thoughts on a potential showdown between Islam Makhachev and Leon Edwards. Last weekend, Leon Edwards successfully retained his UFC welterweight championship. He did so by… Read more
Daniel Cormier believes Islam Makhachev's rematch comments are an early sign of retirement: "Only a couple more years"
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes Islam Makhachev’s recent comments could be a sign of his impending retirement. The Russian has been out of the cage since a rematch with Alexander Volkanovski in… Read more
Islam Makhachev dismisses rematches with Charles Oliveira & Arman Tsarukyan: "If you want to be a champion in a good way, you have to add new names"
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev isn't a fan of rematches. Makhachev was scheduled to have a second bout with Charles Oliveira at UFC 294 back in October. Oliveira was forced to pull… Read more
Dustin Poirier wishes he got UFC 294 short notice title fight against Islam Makhachev: "It was perfect timing"
Dustin Poirier says he had accepted to fight Islam Makhachev on short notice at UFC 294. Makhachev was looking to defend his lightweight title for the second time as he was set… Read more
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts after Islam Makhachev dethrones Jon Jones for top spot in UFC pound for pound rankings
Khabib Nurmagomedov has given his thoughts on Islam Makhachev finally being given the #1 spot in the pound-for-pound rankings. Last month, Islam Makhachev knocked out Alexander Volkanovski to successfully retain his UFC… Read more
Islam Makhachev takes over top spot in UFC pound for pound rankings
Islam Makhachev has taken over top stop in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings. The reigning lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev (25-1 MMA) has taken the No. 1 spot away from the current heavyweight champion… Read more
Coach explains why beating Conor McGregor would do nothing for the legacy Islam Makhachev is looking to create
Coach Javier Mendez is explaining why beating Conor McGregor would do nothing for the legacy Islam Makhachev is looking to create. Islam Makachev (25-1 MMA), the current lightweight champion, most recently defeated… Read more
Islam Makhachev will not be ready to defend his UFC lightweight title until March of 2024
Islam Makhachev will reportedly not be defending his UFC lightweight championship until at least March 2024. Following his win over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294, many questions were asked regarding what was… Read more
Raquel Pennington vs. Mayra Bueno Silva to fight for the vacant women’s bantamweight title at UFC 297, Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira 2 in the works
Dana White and company are planning to rebook the Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira rematch for January’s UFC 297 event in Toronto. Makhachev (25-1 MMA) and Oliveira (34-9 MMA) originally collided for… Read more
Sean O’Malley’s coach Tim Welch rejects notion that Islam Makhachev would “run through” Justin Gaethje: “I wouldn't be that surprised if Gaethje knocked him out”
Sean O'Malley's head coach Tim Welch has rejected the idea that Islam Makhachev would run through Justin Gaethje. Following his win over Alexander Volkanovski, many have been questioning what's next for Islam… Read more
Chael Sonnen details the “huge mistake” Justin Gaethje is making in his pursuit for a lightweight title shot
Chael Sonnen is detailing the 'huge mistake' Justin Gaethje is making in his pursuit for a lightweight title shot. Islam Makhachev (25-1 MMA) is the current UFC lightweight champion. The 32-year-old has… Read more
Anthony Smith explains why there was no foul in Islam Makhachev’s knockout win over Alexander Volkanovski: “The rule is that you can't target the back of the head”
UFC fighter Anthony Smith has explained why there was nothing wrong with Islam Makhachev's finishing sequence against Alexander Volkanovski. Last weekend at UFC 294, Islam Makhachev knocked Alexander Volkanovski out and successfully… Read more
Charles Oliveira confident he will get next title shot against Islam Makhachev: "Everybody knows I’m next"
Charles Oliveira is confident he will get the next lightweight title shot. Oliveira was supposed to rematch Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 last Saturday, but just under two weeks out from the… Read more
Michael Bisping explains why Jon Jones still warrants top spot in the UFC pound for pound rankings
UFC commentator Michael Bisping has explained why he believes Jon Jones should still be #1 in the pound-for-pound rankings. In the eyes of many, Jon Jones is the greatest fighter in the… Read more
Islam Makhachev reacts after failing to top pound-for-pound rankings after UFC 294 win
Islam Makhachev doesn't get how he isn't atop the pound-for-pound rankings. Back in February, Alexander Volkanovski was the top pound-for-pound fighter, while Islam Makhachev was ranked second. When they fought, it was… Read more
Alexander Volkanovski appreciates fan support after admitting mental struggles at UFC 294: "It's good for awareness"
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has broken his silence after his loss to Islam Makhachev. On Saturday night, 'The Great' returned on less than two weeks' notice to headline UFC 294. There,… Read more
Michael Chandler believes he knows Islam Makhachev’s kryptonite following UFC 294
Michael Chandler believes he knows Islam Makhachev's kryptonite following UFC 294. UFC 294 took place last Saturday, October 21st at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Headlining the event was a lightweight… Read more
Daniel Cormier believes Islam Makhachev has done enough to overthrow Jon Jones in pound for pound rankings
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has explained why he believes Islam Makhachev should be the new pound-for-pound #1 ahead of Jon Jones. Last weekend, Islam Makhachev knocked out Alexander Volkanovski in the main… Read more