Islam Makhachev News
Israel Adesanya explains why he strongly favors Alex Volkanovski to beat Islam Makhachev at UFC 284: “I could bet my whole house on him”
Israel Adesanya has explained why he's confident Alex Volkanovski can defeat Islam Makhachev at UFC 284. In less than three months, Alex Volkanovski will attempt to become a two-weight UFC champion. When… Read more
Joe Rogan explains how Alex Volkanovski can “probably” pose problems for Islam Makhachev at UFC 284
Joe Rogan has given his thoughts on how Alex Volkanovski could pose a problem for Islam Makhachev when they fight. It's clear for many to see that Islam Makhachev will be the… Read more
Javier Mendez believes Islam Makhachev got ranked too high, too early in pound-for-pound rankings: "They gave him this just because of one fight"
Javier Mendez, the coach of Islam Makhachev, doesn't like how highly ranked his pupil is in the pound-for-pound rankings. Makhachev is ranked second in the UFC's official pound-for-pound rankings following his submission… Read more
Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski officially announced as UFC 284 main event
Islam Makhachev has his first title defense set. After Makhachev won the vacant title at UFC 280 with a submission win over Charles Oliveira, he called out featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski. The… Read more
Islam Makhachev tells the UFC to "stop playing games" and just send a contract: "I honestly don’t care about location and opponent"
Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has requested the UFC "stop playing games" and just send him a contract to fight. Makhachev (23-1 MMA) captured the UFC's vacant lightweight title at last month's pay-per-view… Read more
Islam Makhachev responds after Alex Volkanovksi casts doubt on potential super fight: “Enjoy your P4P first spot for now”
The hype is already starting to intensify around a massive super fight between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski for the lightweight strap. However, before the fight can even happen, contracts and a venue… Read more
Michael Chandler admits Islam Makhachev is “the real deal” after dominant performance against Charles Oliveira at UFC 280
Michael Chandler has admitted that Islam Makhachev is the real deal following his win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 280. In the main event of last month's Abu Dhabi PPV, Islam Makhachev… Read more
Chael Sonnen doesn’t believe Islam Makhachev can take Michael Chandler down in a potential title fight
Chael Sonnen doesn't believe Islam Makhachev can take Michael Chandler down in a potential title fight. The 31 year old Makhachev (23-1 MMA) recently defeated Charles Oliveira (33-9 MMA) on Saturday, October… Read more
Video | Watch new UFC champ Islam Makhachev prank his friends relentlessly
Islam Makhachev is the new UFC lightweight champion, so it's about time people started to learn a bit more about him past his relationship with Khabib Nurmagomedov. In a fun compilation video… Read more
Video | Newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev returns home to massive crowd awaiting him in Dagestan
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has received a hero's welcome home. The Dagestanian fighter is fresh off his headlining role with Charles Oliveira at UFC 280. The pay-per-view main event was meant… Read more
Islam Makhachev wants to earn pound-for-pound status by taking out Alex Volkanovski in enemy territory: “I have to go to Australia and beat this guy”
Islam Makhachev has made it known that he wants to earn pound-for-pound status by taking out Alex Volkanovski in enemy territory. Hot off a second round submission win over Charles Oliveira (33-9… Read more
Charles Oliveira apologizes for his submission loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 280: “Emotionally, I’m sad for not having done my best”
Charles Oliveira has apologised to his fans after falling short in his UFC 280 title fight against Islam Makhachev. In the main event of last Saturday night's UFC 280 main event, Islam… Read more
Conor McGregor reacts after Islam Makhachev submits Charles Oliveira at UFC 280
Conor McGregor is confident he has the tools to defeat Islam Makhachev after watching today’s UFC 280 event in Abu Dhabi. Makhachev (23-1 MMA) collided with former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira (33-9… Read more
UFC 280 Bonus Report: Sean O'Malley and Petr Yan earn 'FOTN' honors
The Octagon returned to Abu Dhabi for today's UFC 280 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev. Tonight's highly anticipated lightweight title fight resulted in a coming out… Read more
Khamzat Chimaev gets in physical altercation with Team Makhachev at UFC 280 (Video)
UFC star Khamzat Chimaev got into a physical altercation with members of Team Makhachev following the conclusion of UFC 280. Makhachev (23-1 MMA) collided with former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira (33-9 MMA)… Read more
Pros react after Islam Makhachev subs Charles Oliveira at UFC 280
Tonight's UFC 280 event was headlined by a lightweight title fight featuring Charles Oliveira taking on Islam Makhachev. Oliveira (33-9 MMA) was looking to reclaim the UFC's lightweight title when he took… Read more
UFC 280: 'Oliveira vs. Makhachev' Live Results and Highlights
The Octagon returns to Abu Dhabi for Saturday's UFC 280 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev. Oliveira (33-8 MMA) will be looking to reclaim the UFC's… Read more
UFC 280: 'Oliveira vs. Makhachev' Weigh-in Results: Two title fights official, one fight scrapped
The Octagon returns to Abu Dhabi for Saturday's UFC 280 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev. Oliveira (33-8 MMA) will be looking to reclaim the UFC's… Read more