Islam Makhachev News
Islam Makhachev reacts after Dana White forgets his name ahead of UFC 284
Islam Makhachev is reacting after Dana White forgets his name ahead of UFC 284. It was at the UFC Fight Night 218 post-fight news conference last weekend that UFC President Dana White… Read more
Alexander Volkanovski reveals plans to trash talk Islam Makhachev while in the Octagon at UFC 284: “I love seeing people's faces freak out like that”
Alexander Volkanovski plans on trying to get into Islam Makhachev's head when they battle at UFC 284 this weekend. At UFC 284 in Australia, Alexander Volkanovski will attempt to make history. He… Read more
Dana White claims Islam Makhachev’s criticism regarding lack of promotion for UFC 284 was taken out of context: “Yeah, that’s not true”
UFC president Dana White has responded to Islam Makhachev's comments regarding the promotion of UFC 284. This weekend, Alexander Volkanovski will move up to take on Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight… Read more
Islam Makhachev plans to bring Alexander Volkanovski into "the deep ocean" and "finish him there" at UFC 284
Islam Makhachev plans to drag Alexander Volkanovski into the deep waters at UFC 284 en route to a finish. Makhachev is set for his first title defense in the main event of… Read more
Islam Makhachev says Australia doesn't have wrestling, Alexander Volkanovski fires back: "I was actually the national champion"
Islam Makhachev doesn't think Alexander Volkanovski will be able to keep up with his wrestling. In the main event of UFC 284, Makhachev is set to defend his lightweight title for the… Read more
Islam Makhachev wants to prove his striking skills with a KO of Alex Volkanovski, reveals who he wants to fight after UFC 284
Islam Makhachev wants to prove his striking skills with a KO of Alex Volkanovski. It will be Islam Makhachev (23-1 MMA) vs Alexander Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) in the lightweight main event on… Read more
Islam Makhachev expresses disappointment in the lack of promotion for his UFC 284 title fight with Alex Volkanovski
Islam Makhachev has expressed his concern at the lack of promotion for his UFC 284 main event against Alex Volkanovski. Next weekend in Australia, the UFC will host a fascinating main event… Read more
Alexander Volkanovski doesn't want the narrative of Islam Makhachev to change if he wins at UFC 284: "Just remember what you’re saying he is now"
Alexander Volkanovski wants people to remember how highly they thought of Islam Makhachev once UFC 284 is over and done. Makhachev is set to defend his lightweight title for the first time… Read more
Islam Makhachev not worried about fighting without Khabib at UFC 284
When the cage door slams shut on Islam Makhachev for his UFC 284 clash with Alexander Volkanovski in Perth this month, the Dagestani will be without Khabib Nurmagomedov in his corner. 'The… Read more
Hasbulla makes prediction for Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284
Hasbulla has had his say on Islam Makhachev's upcoming UFC lightweight title defence against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284. The bout will be the Dagestani's first defence of his title since he… Read more
Alexander Volkanovski believes Islam Makhachev underestimating him heading into UFC 284: "That face quickly changes when I’m in the octagon"
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski believes Islam Makhachev is underestimating him. 'The Great' has been out of action since his trilogy bout with Max Holloway last July. In that outing at UFC… Read more
Islam Makhachev opens up on Khabib Nurmagomedov's MMA exit: "I've fought without him a couple of times"
Islam Makhachev has shared his feelings on Khabib Nurmagomedov's exit from mixed martial arts. Following his retirement from competition, Nurmagomedov remained heavily involved in the world of MMA, taking over the coaching… Read more
Charles Oliveira targeting return in March or April to earn rematch against Islam Makhachev: "I'm one fight away from him"
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is gearing up for a busy year. 'Do Bronx' has been out of action since his lightweight title fight against Islam Makhachev at UFC 280 in… Read more
Josh Thomson shares the one fighter capable of dethroning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev: “He's the only one”
Josh Thomson is sharing the one fighter he feels is capable of dethroning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Islam Makhachev (23-1 MMA) is set to battle it out with featherweight title holder… Read more
Coach Javier Mendez doesn't expect Islam Makhachev to finish Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284
Coach Javier Mendez doesn't expect his student Islam Makhachev to run through Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia. Makhachev achieved a lifelong dream of becoming the undisputed UFC lightweight champion… Read more
Daniel Cormier explains why Alex Volkanovski defeating Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 would qualify as the "biggest" upset in MMA history
Daniel Cormier believes Alex Volkanovski defeating Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 would qualify as the "biggest" upset in MMA history. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA), the UFC's current featherweight kingpin, will move up a… Read more
Sean O’Malley says he has a “weird feeling” about the upcoming Alex Volkanovski vs. Islam Makhachev title fight at UFC 284
Sean O'Malley has said he has a weird feeling about the upcoming match-up between Alex Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev. At UFC 284 next month, Alex Volkanovski will lock horns with Islam Makhachev.… Read more
Charles Oliveira makes his pick for Alexander Volkanovski vs Islam Makhachev title fight
Charles Oliveira has had his say on the winner of Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev. In what is one of the most eagerly-anticipated matches of 2023, The Australian will welcome the lightweight… Read more