Islam Makhachev News
Alexander Volkanovski reflects on decision to accept short notice rematch with Islam Makhachev
Alexander Volkanovski spoke about his decision to accept a short notice fight with Islam Makhachev following the conclusion of today's UFC 294 event. Volkanovski (26-3 MMA) and Makhachev (25-1 MMA) squared off… Read more
Dana White states his intentions for Islam Makhachev's next UFC title defense
Dana White already has an opponent in mind for Islam Makhachev following today's UFC 294 event in Abu Dhabi. Makhachev (25-1 MMA) put his undisputed lightweight world title on the line in… Read more
UFC 294 Bonus Report: Islam Makhachev one of four fighters to take home an extra $50k
The Octagon returned to Abu Dhabi for today's UFC 294 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski 2. The highly anticipated lightweight title fight rematch proved to… Read more
Pros react after Islam Makhachev KO's Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294
Today's UFC 294 event was headlined by a lightweight title fight rematch between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski. Makhachev (25-1 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a… Read more
UFC 294: ‘Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2’ Live Results and Highlights
The Octagon returns to Abu Dhabi for today's UFC 294 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski 2. Makhachev (24-1 MMA) will be returning to action for… Read more
Dana White believes Alexander Volkanovski will be "one of the greatest of all time" with a win over Islam Makhachev at UFC 294
Dana White thinks Alexander Volkanovski can help solidify his legacy with a win on Saturday at UFC 294. Volkanovski stepped up on 11 days' notice to rematch Islam Makhachev for the lightweight… Read more
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev calls for a rematch between Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje
Islam Makhachev has called on the UFC to book a lightweight title eliminator rematch between Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje. This weekend, Islam Makhachev was initially scheduled to defend his UFC lightweight… Read more
Daniel Cormier explains why he would have advised Alexander Volkanovski to “hold off” on accepting Islam Makhachev rematch at UFC 294
Daniel Cormier has explained why he would've advised Alexander Volkanovski against a short notice meeting with Islam Makhachev. This weekend at UFC 294, Alexander Volkanovski will attempt to do the unthinkable. With… Read more
WATCH | Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev get heated in a back-and-forth over rehydration: "He needs all the advantages"
Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev had a heated back-and-forth over rehydration during the UFC 294 press conference. Volkanovski and Makhachev fought back in February in Australia and after the fight, Dan Hooker… Read more
Jon Jones takes the high road while responding to criticism from Islam Makhachev: “Now thats gangsta”
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has responded to Islam Makhachev. The lightweight titleholder is set to return to the cage this Saturday night at UFC 294. Back for the first time since… Read more
Alexander Volkanovski believes if roles were reversed Islam Makhachev wouldn't step up on short notice
Alexander Volkanovski doesn't think Islam Makhachev would have stepped up on short notice like he did. Makhachev was supposed to headline UFC 294 in a rematch against Charles Oliveira this Saturday in… Read more
Islam Makhachev claims Khabib Nurmagomedov could “easily” come back and defeat current UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland: “Without a doubt”
Islam Makhachev has stated that he believes Khabib Nurmagomedov would be able to defeat Sean Strickland if he returned to the UFC. It's been over three years since Khabib Nurmagomedov walked away… Read more
Dan Hardy claims Alexander Volkanovski rematch is a “far less threatening” fight when compared to Charles Oliveira
Dan Hardy believes Islam Makhachev has a clearer path to victory against Alexander Volkanovski than against Charles Oliveira. On Saturday night, Islam Makhachev will defend the UFC lightweight championship against Alexander Volkanovski… Read more
Alexander Volkanovski believes knockout is needed against Islam Makhachev: "Can't afford to do anything else"
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski believes he'll finish Islam Makhachev on Saturday. 'The Great' is in a position that he didn't expect him to be in. Last defeating Yair Rodriguez in July,… Read more
Alex Volkanovski makes plans clear for Islam Makhachev rematch at UFC 294: "I’m going to be a dangerous man in there"
UFC featherweight titleholder Alex Volkanovski has his plans set for the short-notice rematch against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Volkanovski stepped up to the plate after Charles Oliveira was pulled from a… Read more
Robert Whittaker shares his take on Alexander Volkanovski accepting a short notice rematch with Islam Makhachev at UFC 294
Robert Whittaker has given his thoughts on Alexander Volkanovski taking on Islam Makhachev on short notice at UFC 294. Next weekend at UFC 294, Alexander Volkanovski will challenge Islam Makhachev for the… Read more
Opening odds released for Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski and Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294
The UFC returns to Abu Dhabi next Saturday for UFC 294 and the card has changed quite a bit, but Islam Makhachev will remain atop the bill. Makhachev was originally supposed to… Read more
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts after Alex Volkanovski accepts short notice rematch with Islam Makhachev at UFC 294
Khabib Nurmagomedov is reacting after Alex Volkanovski accepted a short notice rematch with Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. It was to have been Islam Makhachev (24-1 MMA) vs Charles Oliveira (34-9 MMA)… Read more