Islam Makhachev News
Islam Makhachev gives his thoughts on the decline in American champions in UFC
UFC star Islam Makhachev has given his thoughts on the decline of American champions in the promotion in recent years. As we know, Islam Makhachev is the former UFC lightweight champion. Now,… Read more
Islam Makhachev unsure if he'll ever return to lightweight, remains interested in Ilia Topuria fight
Former UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev isn't so sure that a return to 155 pounds will be doable. Makhachev decided to vacate the lightweight gold in favor of challenging Jack Della Maddalena… Read more
"Couldn't imagine Maddalena stopping wrestling" of Islam Makhachev, says Former AKA Fighter
Islam Makhachev is preparing for his chance to become a two-division champion in a looming matchup against welterweight titleholder Jack Della Maddalena, and a former AKA-based fighter has weighed in on this… Read more
Islam Makhachev's coach admits he's impressed by Ilia Topuria, leaves door open for UFC mega fight
Islam Makhachev's coach likes what he has seen from Ilia Topuria. Topuria captured his second UFC title at the age of 28. After becoming the first fighter to knock out Max Holloway… Read more
Khabib Nurmagomedov's view on Islam Makhachev's welterweight future
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has given his thoughts on Islam Makhachev's welterweight future if he's able to win the belt. Later this year, Islam Makhachev is expected to challenge Jack Della Maddalena… Read more
Khabib Nurmagomedov explains why Jack Della Maddalena is the toughest fight of Islam Makhachev's career
Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Jack Della Maddalena will be the toughest test of Islam Makhachev's career. Makhachev is set to move up to welterweight to challenge Della Maddalena for the welterweight title. Although… Read more
Beloved UFC welterweight opposes idea of Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev
One beloved UFC welterweight admits he isn't gung-ho over the idea of Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev. When Maddalena defeated Belal Muhammad to capture the 170-pound gold, it left the door… Read more
Islam Makhachev might be making huge mistake with welterweight move, says UFC icon
Did Islam Makhachev bite off more than he can chew? Makhachev relinquished the UFC Lightweight Champion in an effort to compete for gold in a second weight class. Makhachev has long discussed… Read more
Islam Makhachev believes Dustin Poirier will defeat Max Holloway at UFC 318
Islam Makhachev is of the belief that former rival Dustin Poirier will defeat Max Holloway in their UFC 318 main event. Next weekend, Dustin Poirier will come face to face with Max… Read more
Islam Makhachev gives his thoughts on potential UFC retirement timeline
UFC star Islam Makhachev has spoken out about the possibility of him retiring from mixed martial arts in the near future. As we know, Islam Makhachev is one of the best fighters… Read more
Jack Della Maddalena believes Islam Makhachev is "too little" for him: "We saw what Volk did to him"
Jack Della Maddalena is fully confident he will beat Islam Makhachev when they end up fighting. Makhachev is set to move up to welterweight in hopes of becoming a two-weight champion when… Read more
Dustin Poirier shares honest assessment of Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev
Dustin Poirier has offered his assessment of a clash between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev. Plans are in place for Maddalena to put the UFC Welterweight Championship at stake against Makhachev… Read more
Joe Rogan names one fighter who should be Ilia Topuria's next opponent after UFC 317
Joe Rogan has one name who he thinks Ilia Topuria should be matched with following UFC 317. Topuria went one-on-one with Charles Oliveira in the main event of Saturday's PPV card. The… Read more
UFC 317 fighter is 'extremely disappointed' about Islam Makhachev vacating lightweight title
One fighter scheduled for the UFC 317 card can't help but feel disappointed after Islam Makhachev's move to the welterweight division. Once Saturday's main event between Charles Oliveira and Ilia Topuria begins,… Read more
Islam Makhachev reveals targeted date for UFC super fight with Jack Della Maddalena
It is not yet known when Islam Makhachev will fight Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC welterweight title, but the pound-for-pound king knows when he wants it to happen. Russia's Makhachev is… Read more
Dana White reacts to Ilia Topuria mentioning possible move to 170 to fight Islam Makhachev
Ilia Topuria may need to pump the brakes on chasing Islam Makhachev at welterweight, at least for now. Topuria has some immediate business to handle, as he will be fighting for the… Read more
Islam Makhachev warned by UFC legend to avoid costly mistake: 'It only gets harder'
One UFC icon hopes Islam Makhachev can avoid making a big mistake. Makhachev will officially relinquish the UFC Lightweight Championship once the vacant title fight between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira begins.… Read more
Daniel Cormier questions Islam Makhachev possibly leaving MMA after three more fights
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has questioned the idea of Islam Makhachev possibly retiring from MMA after three more fights. As we know, Islam Makhachev is set to move up to welterweight after… Read more