Islam Makhachev News
Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Islam Makhachev 'mauls' Dan Hooker: 'Only thing he has is a lucky punch'
Khabib Nurmagomedov believes the only way Dan Hooker beats Islam Makhachev is by a lucky punch. Makhachev is a pupil of Nurmagomedov and was supposed to fight Rafael dos Anjos at UFC… Read more
Dan Hooker explains why beating Islam Makhachev is the only opportunity to show “what would have happened if you got in there with Khabib”
UFC lightweight Dan Hooker has explained why getting a win over Islam Makhachev is the best way to show how he would've fared against Khabib Nurmagomedov. Just weeks after beating Nasrat Haqparast… Read more
Dan Hooker confirms UFC gave him extra money to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 267
UFC lightweight contender Dan Hooker confirmed that the UFC gave him extra money in order to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 267. Hooker will step into the Octagon on short notice later… Read more
Islam Makhachev heavily favored to defeat Dan Hooker at UFC 267
Top-ranked UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev is heavily favored to defeat divisional rival Dan Hooker at UFC 267 later this month. Makhachev was supposed to fight Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 267,… Read more
Rafael dos Anjos injured, out of UFC 267 fight against Islam Makhachev
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos is injured and he has been forced to pull out of his UFC 267 fight against Islam Makhachev. Makhachev took to his social media on… Read more
Rafael dos Anjos believes Daniel Cormier is hyping up Islam Makhachev too much
UFC lightweight contender Rafael dos Anjos believes that UFC analyst Daniel Cormier is hyping up his teammate Islam Makhachev too much. Dos Anjos meets Makhachev at UFC 267 in October in what… Read more
Rafael dos Anjos explains what makes Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev different fighters
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos explained what makes Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev different fighters. Dos Anjos steps back into the Octagon on October 30 in Abu Dhabi when he… Read more
Javier Mendez details where Islam Makhachev is better than Khabib Nurmagomedov
The notion that Islam Makhachev is a real problem for anyone in the UFC's 155lb division has been floating around for a while. The Dagestani is currently riding an eight-fight winning streak… Read more
Rafael dos Anjos responds after being called a “grandpa” by Islam Makhachev: “If was Islam I would seriously reply, but I know it’s not him”
Rafael dos Anjos has responded to being labelled a grandpa by Islam Makhachev as their war of words continues. Makhachev and dos Anjos have been booked to fight one another on two… Read more
Thiago Moises calls out Dan Hooker following loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC Vegas 31
UFC lightweight contender Thiago Moises called out Dan Hooker following his recent submission loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC Vegas 31. Moises, the No. 15 ranked lightweight in the UFC, saw his… Read more
Rafael dos Anjos wants to beat Islam Makhachev at UFC 267 and get the rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov
Rafael dos Anjos says he wants to beat Islam Makhachev at UFC 267 and then get the rematch with his teammate Khabib Nurmagomedov. Dos Anjos and Nurmagomedov fought back in 2014, with… Read more
UFC Vegas 31 rankings update: Islam Makhachev moves to No. 4, Conor McGregor drops to No. 9
The UFC Vegas 31 rankings update has dropped, and lightweight Islam Makhachev moved to No. 4 at 155lbs while Conor McGregor dropped to No. 9. Makhachev was the No. 9 ranked lightweight… Read more
Islam Makhachev pokes fun at fellow lightweight contenders following "radio silence" after callouts
Emerging title contender Islam Makhachev poked fun at his fellow lightweight contenders following their "radio silence" after his callouts. Makhachev defeated Thiago Moises via fourth-round submission in the main event of UFC… Read more
Dan Hooker says he "got bored" watching Islam Makhachev fight Thiago Moises at UFC Vegas 31
UFC lightweight contender Dan Hooker says he "got bored" watching Islam Makhachev fight Thiago Moises in the main event of UFC Vegas 31. Hooker is the No. 8 ranked lightweight in the… Read more
Islam Makhachev releases statement following win over Thiago Moises at UFC Vegas 31
UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev released a statement following his submission win over Thiago Moises at UFC Vegas 31. Makhachev defeated Moises in the fourth round with a rear-naked choke in his… Read more
What's next for Islam Makhachev and Thiago Moises after UFC Vegas 31?
In the main event of UFC Vegas 31, rising lightweight contenders met as Islam Makhachev took on Thiago Moises. Makhahcev entered the fight coming off a dominant third-round submission win over Drew… Read more
Khabib Nurmagomedov outlines plan for Islam Makhachev to be named 2021 fighter of the year
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov outlined the plan for Islam Makhachev to be named the 2021 fighter of the year in MMA. Makhachev defeated Thiago Moises via fourth-round submission at UFC… Read more
Islam Makhachev focused on resolving mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov's unfinished business following UFC Vegas 31
Islam Makhachev is hoping to resolve the unfinished business of his mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov following his win over Thiago Moises at UFC Vegas 31. Makhachev (20-1 MMA) and Moises (15-5 MMA) squared… Read more