Islam Makhachev News
Rafael dos Anjos accepts short-notice offer from Islam Makhachev to fight at UFC 272
Rafael dos Anjos has publically accepted a short-notice offer from Islam Makhachev to fight this weekend. The former UFC lightweight champion was set to face Rafael Fiziev in a rare non-title five-round… Read more
What's next for Islam Makhachev and Bobby Green after UFC Vegas 49?
In the main event of UFC Vegas 49, a pivotal lightweight bout headlined the card as Islam Makhachev took on Bobby Green. Makhachev entered the fight coming off a first-round submission win… Read more
Islam Makhachev opens as a massive favorite over both Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje
Islam Makhachev has opened as a sizeable favorite over both Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje for potential fights. Oliveira is set to defend his lightweight strap against Gaethje in the main event… Read more
Islam Makhachev shared some harsh words for Conor McGregor after dominating Bobby Green at UFC Vegas 49
Islam Makhachev has dismissed Conor McGregor being a potential threat to his run. Makhachev is riding a 10-fight winning streak. He extended the streak with his first-round TKO victory over Bobby Green.… Read more
Islam Makhachev shares two demands following his impressive victory over Bobby Green at UFC Vegas 49
Islam Makhachev insists that he gets two things after his quick and emphatic victory over Bobby Green. Makhachev scored the first-round TKO victory over Green in the main event of UFC Vegas… Read more
UFC Vegas 49 Bonus Report: Ji Yeon Kim and Priscila Cachoeira earn 'FOTN' honors
The Octagon remained in Nevada for today's UFC Vegas 49 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Bobby Green. The highly anticipated 160lbs catchweight contest proved to be the… Read more
Pros react after Islam Makhachev TKO's Bobby Green at UFC Vegas 49
Tonight's UFC Vegas 49 event was headlined by a 160lbs catchweight bout between Islam Makhachev and Bobby Green. Makhachev (22-1 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since October's UFC… Read more
UFC Vegas 49 Results: Islam Makhachev TKO's Bobby Green (Video)
Tonight's UFC Vegas 49 event is headlined by a 160lbs catchweight bout between Islam Makhachev and Bobby Green. Makhachev (21-1 MMA) last competed at October's UFC 267 event, where he scored a… Read more
Islam Makhachev explains why Charles Oliveira is an easy fight for him
Islam Makhachev believes he beats Charles Oliveira with ease. Makhachev is set to headline UFC Vegas 49 against Bobby Green and should he win it's likely he will get a title shot… Read more
Bobby Green blasts "f*****g boring" Islam Makhachev ahead of UFC Vegas 49: "I fall asleep watching his fights"
Bobby Green is not a fan of Islam Makhachev's style. Green is set to face Makhachev in the main event of UFC Vegas 49 on Saturday night. Green stepped up on short… Read more
Islam Makhachev reveals plans to trash-talk Bobby Green mid-fight: "I'm going to take him down and tell him to get up"
Islam Makhachev has revealed part of his game plan for Saturday night's main event against Bobby Green. He apparently intends to take his foe down and talk some trash to him. Green… Read more
Islam Makhachev names three fighters who declined to step up and fight him at UFC Vegas 49
Islam Makhachev says Bobby Green was not the first person that was asked to fight him. On 10 days' notice, it was revealed that Beneil Dariush had been forced out of his… Read more
Islam Makhchev's coach believes Conor McGregor will get the next title shot: "This is entertainment first, sport second"
Islam Makhachev's coach, Javier Mendez, believes it's very likely Conor McGregor will get the next lightweight title shot. Makhachev is set to headline UFC Vegas 49 against Bobby Green, who stepped up… Read more
Brendan Schaub explains why taking a chance on Bobby Green to beat Islam Makhachev is not a “terrible idea”
Brendan Schaub has taken to Twitter to explain who his thinks could win in the upcoming matchup between Bobby Green and Islam Makhachev. Bobby Green (29-12 MMA) and Islam Makhachev (21-1 MMA)… Read more
Bobby Green explains why he took Islam Makhachev fight: "I'm not crazy, I'm f*cking nuts"
Bobby Green accepted a fight with Islam Makhachev on ten days' notice to prove something to fans. 'King' competed earlier this month at UFC 271 against Nasrat Haqparast, winning via unanimous decision.… Read more
Chael Sonnen perplexed by the UFC’s decision to have Bobby Green fight Islam Makhachev at a catchweight: “The whole thing is just goofy”
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has questioned the UFC's decision to make Islam Makhachev vs Bobby Green a catchweight bout. This Saturday night at UFC Vegas 49, Bobby Green will get his main… Read more
Bobby Green says he's the BMF champ of the lightweight division after taking Islam Makhachev fight
Bobby Green didn't think twice about taking the fight against Islam Makhachev on short notice. Green defeated Nasrat Haqparast by decision at UFC 271 on February 12 and not even a week… Read more
Bobby Green set to replace Beneil Dariush against Islam Makhachev, likely at a catchweight
Bobby Green will be fighting for the second time in two weeks. On Wednesday evening, it was reported that Beneil Dariush was forced out of his UFC Vegas 49 main event fight… Read more