Islam Makhachev News
Javier Mendez confirms Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski 2 will happen: "I don’t see no reason why they wouldn’t do a rematch"
Javier Mendez is confident Islam Makhachev will run it back with Alexander Volkanovski. After five-rounds of back-and-forth action in Perth, Australia, Makhachev edged a close unanimous decision victory to hold onto his… Read more
Alexander Volkanovski hints at immediate rematch with Islam Makhachev, gives Yair Rodriguez the green light to defend his new title
Alexander Volkanovski has suggested that he wants an immediate rematch with Islam Makhachev, delaying his return to featherweight. Last weekend, Alexander Volkanovski battled Islam Makhachev in a fantastic main event at UFC… Read more
Islam Makhachev's team denies use of IVs after UFC 284 weigh-ins: "We all know this is completely BS"
Islam Makhachev's team is denying the lightweight champ used IVs to rehydrate after the UFC 284 weigh-ins. In the main event of the card, Makhachev was defending his lightweight title for the… Read more
Alexander Volkanovski thinks he was close to finishing Islam Makhachev in the fifth round at UFC 284: "He was done"
Alexander Volkanovski believes he nearly finished Islam Makhachev at UFC 284. Volkanovski was moving up in weight on Saturday to challenge Makhachev for the lightweight title in hopes of becoming a champ-champ.… Read more
What's next for the stars of UFC 284?
The UFC headed down under to Perth, Western Australia for UFC 284 which saw the lightweight title and the interim featherweight title up for grabs. In the main event of UFC 284,… Read more
Islam Makhachev proclaims himself “the best fighter in the world” following UFC 284 win over Alexander Volkanovksi
Islam Makhachev is proclaiming himself 'the best fighter in the world' following his UFC 284 win over Alexander Volkanovski. UFC 284 took place this past weekend at the RAC Arena in Perth,… Read more
Tom Aspinall takes aim at “ungrateful” fans upset with Makhachev vs Volkanovski decision
UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall has called out fans who aren't happy with the result of Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski. Last weekend at UFC 284, Islam Makhachev beat Alexander Volkanovski via unanimous… Read more
Alexander Volkanovski believes he won three rounds against Islam Makhachev at UFC 284: “I won 2, 3 and 5”
Alexander Volkanovski believes he has a good case for winning three of the rounds against Islam Makhachev at UFC 284. Last weekend at UFC 284, Alexander Volkanovski put up one hell of… Read more
Islam Makhachev responds after Nate Diaz suggests Alexander Volkanovski “whooped” his ass at UFC 284
Islam Makhachev has fired back after Nate Diaz claimed that Alexander Volkanovski "whooped" him at UFC 284. Makhachev put the UFC Lightweight Championship on the line against Volkanovski in the main event… Read more
Conor McGregor takes aim at Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski: “Pound for pound wafflers”
Conor McGregor doesn't seem to be impressed by Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski following their UFC 284 title fight. Makhachev put the UFC Lightweight Championship on the line against featherweight titleholder Volkanovski.… Read more
Islam Makhachev reveals what Khabib Nurmagomedov told him following his decision victory over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284
Islam Makhachev has revealed what Khabib Nurmagomedov told him following his main event win at UFC 284. After a lot of speculation regarding his status as an elite level fighter, Islam Makhachev… Read more
Alexander Volkanovski details the mistakes he made in UFC 284 title fight with Islam Makhachev
Alexander Volkanovski has laid out one of the main mistakes he made in his UFC 284 main event against Islam Makhachev. Last night at UFC 284 in Perth, Volkanovski and Makhachev went… Read more
Pros react after Islam Makhachev defeats Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284
Tonight's UFC 284 event was headlined by a lightweight title fight featuring Islam Makhachev taking on Alexander Volkanovski. Makhachev (24-1 MMA) was looking to defend his lightweight title for the first time… Read more
UFC 284 Results: Islam Makhachev defeats Alexander Volkanovski (Highlights)
Tonight's UFC 284 event is headlined by a lightweight title fight featuring Islam Makhachev taking on Alexander Volkanovski. Makhachev (23-1 MMA) will be looking to defend his lightweight title for the first… Read more
Conor McGregor shares advice for Alexander Volkanovski ahead of Islam Makhachev title fight
Conor McGregor has shared some advice for Alexander Volkanovski ahead of his title fight against Islam Makhachev at UFC 284. Makhachev (23-1 MMA) will be looking to defend his lightweight title for… Read more
UFC 284: 'Makhachev vs. Volkanovski' Live Results and Highlights
The Octagon returns to Perth, Australia for tonight's UFC 284 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski. Makhachev (23-1 MMA) will be looking to defend his lightweight… Read more
Alexander Volkanovksi claims Islam Makhachev was “feeling a little frail” during their UFC 284 faceoff
Alexander Volkanovski is claiming Islam Makhachev was 'feeling a little frail' during their UFC 284 press conference face-off. UFC 284 takes place tomorrow, Saturday February 11th at the RAC Arena in Perth,… Read more
Alexander Volkanovski doubts Islam Makhachev will actually look for KO win: "Him coming looking for a knockout, that’s an unnecessary risk"
Alexander Volkanovski isn't sure Islam Makhachev will actually strike with him. Volkanovski is set to move up to lightweight to fight for the title against Islam Makhachev in the main event of… Read more