Islam Makhachev News
Khabib Nurmagomedov doubles down on support of Islam Makhachev getting title shot, 'If you have a nine-fight win streak, you have to fight for the title'
Khabib Nurmagomedov won't be changing his mind anytime soon when it comes to the UFC lightweight title picture. The former king of the division recently shared his thoughts on the matter when… Read more
Islam Makhachev opens up as big betting favorite against Beneil Dariush
UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev has opened up as a big betting favorite to defeat Beneil Dariush when they fight in early 2022. Makhachev vs. Dariush was officially announced this weekend, and… Read more
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts after Islam Makhachev books fight with Beneil Dariush
Khabib Nurmagomedov was pushing for Islam Makhachev to receive a title shot following his submission victory over Dan Hooker at UFC 267. Despite the former champions campaign efforts, it was announced today… Read more
Islam Makhachev vs. Beneil Dariush booked to headline UFC Fight Night in February
A massive fight between top UFC lightweight contenders Islam Makhachev and Beneil Dariush has been booked for February. That news comes from ESPN’s Brett Okamoto who reported the following on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bokamotoespn/status/1464620693266452486… Read more
Justin Gaethje suggests Islam Makhachev to 'Do your f*cking job' and fight Beneil Dariush
Justin Gaethje doesn't believe Islam Makhachev has earned his shot at the UFC lightweight title. UFC 269 on Dec. 11 will see current champion Charles Oliveira attempt to defend against former interim… Read more
Islam Makhachev responds after former UFC champ Eddie Alvarez says Justin Gaethje getting the next lightweight title shot “is only right”
Islam Makhachev responded after former UFC champ Eddie Alvarez said Justin Gaethje getting the next lightweight title shot “is only right.” Makhachev recently defeated Dan Hooker at UFC 267 to improve to… Read more
Marvin Vettori believes there is one lightweight fighter who could give Islam Makhachev “a lot of problems”
UFC middleweight contender Marvin Vettori believes there is one lightweight fighter who could give Islam Makhachev “a lot of problems.” Vettori trains at Kings MMA alongside Beneil Dariush, who is one of… Read more
Islam Makhachev could beat Khabib Nurmagomedov, says Mike Swick
UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev could beat former divisional kingpin Khabib Nurmagomedov, says former UFC fighter Mike Swick. Swick competed in the UFC for many years but these days he lives in Thailand… Read more
Conor McGregor slams Islam Makhachev after discovering old tweet from 2015
Conor McGregor has lashed out at Islam Makhachev after discovering one of his old tweets from 2015. Just prior to McGregor's interim featherweight title fight with Chad Mendes at UFC 189, Makhachev… Read more
Islam Makhachev slams Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler ahead of UFC 268: “Everybody is tired about these guys because they’re old”
Islam Makhachev ripped Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler ahead of UFC 268, saying “everybody is tired about these guys because they’re old.” Makhachev put on arguably the best performance of his MMA… Read more
Islam Makhachev trolls Israel Adesanya after beating Dan Hooker at UFC 267
UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev trolled UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya after beating Dan Hooker at UFC 267. Makhachev absolutely smashed Hooker in their lightweight bout that took place at last Saturday's… Read more
Islam Makhachev wants a title shot after dominating Dan Hooker: “When Michael Chandler beat Hooker they give him a title fight”
Islam Makhachev wants a title shot after dominating Dan Hooker, saying that “when Michael Chandler beat Hooker they give him the title fight.” Makhachev submitted Chandler with a first-round kimura at UFC… Read more
Dan Hooker reacts following submission loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 267
Dan Hooker has reacted following his disappointing first round submission loss to Islam Makhachev at today's UFC 267 event. Hooker (21-11 MMA) was making a quick turnaround today in Abu Dhabi. 'The… Read more
Pros react after Islam Makhachev stops Dan Hooker at UFC 267
A key lightweight bout between perennial division contenders Islam Makhachev and Dan Hooker took place on today's UFC 267 main card. Makhachev (21-1 MMA) had entered the contest on an eight-fight winning… Read more
UFC 267 Results: Islam Makhachev stops Dan Hooker in Round 1 (Video)
A key lightweight bout between perennial division contenders Islam Makhachev and Dan Hooker takes place on today's UFC 267 main card. Makhachev (20-1 MMA) will enter the contest on an eight-fight winning… Read more
Khabib Nurmagomedov tells Islam Makhachev to "call out Dana White" with win over Dan Hooker at UFC 267
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov told Islam Makhachev to "call out Dana White" with a win over Dan Hooker at UFC 267. Nurmagomedov is the former UFC lightweight champion, but he… Read more
Khabib Nurmagomedov praises Islam Makhachev ahead of UFC 267: "He's top-10 in pound-for-pound right now"
Former UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov praised Islam Makhachev ahead of UFC 267, saying "he's top-10 in pound-for-pound right now." Nurmagomerdov and Makhachev are longtime friends as well as training partners at… Read more
Islam Makhachev responds to Dan Hooker’s offer to make their fight at UFC 267 five rounds
UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev responded to rival Dan Hooker’s offer to make their fight at UFC 267 for five rounds instead. As you are all now aware, Hooker stepped up on… Read more