Islam Makhachev News
Islam Makhachev's team not keen on fighting Ilia Topuria next after 'El Matador' vacates UFC gold
Islam Makhachev's coach has praise for Ilia Topuria, but he's still not keen on "El Matador" getting a UFC lightweight title shot. UFC CEO Dana White recently announced that Ilia Topuria has… Read more
Islam Makhachev's manager sounds off on possible Ilia Topuria bout: "We already gave chances to featherweight champ"
Islam Makhachev's manager doesn't seem to be a fan of a potential bout with former UFC champion Ilia Topuria. The UFC lightweight champion is fresh off his return to the cage last… Read more
Islam Makhachev isn't afraid of Ilia Topuria, says UFC Hall of Famer
One UFC Hall of Famer says that Islam Makhachev has no fear of fighting Ilia Topuria. Makhachev is the reigning UFC lightweight champion, while Topuria holds the featherweight gold. Topuria has expressed… Read more
Islam Makhachev responds to Dana White teasing something big for his next fight
UFC champion Islam Makhachev has responded to Dana White teasing something big for his next fight in the promotion. As we know, Islam Makhachev is the pound for pound best fighter in… Read more
Dustin Poirier gives his thoughts on possible Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria fight
UFC star Dustin Poirier has given his thoughts on a potential superfight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria. Everyone is aware of the fact that Ilia Topuria is an ambitious person. In… Read more
Joe Rogan pushes for Ilia Topuria vs Islam Makhachev next: "Make the big fight"
UFC commentator Joe Rogan is hopeful that Ilia Topuria will move up to lightweight to face Islam Makhachev next time out. Topuria has been hinting at a potential fight with Makhachev for… Read more
Alexander Volkanovski reacts after Ilia Topuria states his desire to fight Islam Makhachev next: “I’ll fight whoever for that belt”
Alexander Volkanovski has given his thoughts on Ilia Topuria wanting to fight Islam Makhachev next instead of him. As we know, Alexander Volkanovski is an absolutely massive fan favorite in the world… Read more
Chael Sonnen is convinced that Islam Makhachev is eager to leave lightweight division
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has explained why he believes Islam Makhachev is eager to leave the lightweight division. Islam Makhachev is the pound-for-pound best fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship right now.… Read more
Sean Strickland blasts Islam Makhachev over middleweight talk: 'Go back to f***ing Dagestan'
Sean Strickland has sent a short, yet clear message to UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Much has been made over what the future could hold for Makhachev. He's already set a new… Read more
Dricus du Plessis explains why Islam Makhachev super fight would be 'easy payday' for him
Dricus du Plessis doesn't see Islam Makhachev giving him much of a problem if they ever share the Octagon. Both du Plessis and Makhachev currently hold UFC gold. The middleweight title belongs… Read more
Islam Makhachev shares preference on who he wants to fight next: 'I like this idea'
Islam Makhachev wants a fresh UFC title challenger for his next defense. Makhachev put his name in the history books after he set a new record for the most successful UFC lightweight… Read more
Ranked UFC lightweight says Max Holloway can give Islam Makhachev problems: 'There are things that could be difficult'
One top-10 UFC lightweight has explained why he feels Max Holloway could make things interesting against Islam Makhachev. Makhachev recently broke the record for the most successful UFC lightweight title defenses. He… Read more
Javier Mendez reveals one thing he doesn't like about Islam Makhachev's sparring sessions
Islam Makhachev has been a golden goose for Javier Mendez, but the renowned head coach has one pet peeve with the UFC lightweight champion. Mendez has helped Makhachev throughout their time together… Read more
What's next for the stars of UFC 311?
The UFC was in Inglewood, California for a solid UFC 311 card on Saturday, as the event saw two titles on the line. In the main event, Islam Makhachev took on Renato… Read more
Kamaru Usman scoffs at notion that Islam Makhachev & Belal Muhammad can't fight due to training ties
Kamaru Usman doesn't believe that Islam Makhachev should hesitate to fight Belal Muhammad. Makhachev recently set a new record for the most successful UFC lightweight title defenses in the promotion's history. With… Read more
Charles Oliveira reacts to Islam Makhachev's main event win at UFC 311
UFC star Charles Oliveira has given his thoughts on Islam Makhachev's victory in the main event of UFC 311. As we know, Charles Oliveira is one of the biggest stars in the… Read more
Renato Moicano issues statement following UFC 311 loss against Islam Makhachev
Renato Moicano has briefly spoken out following his first-round submission loss against Islam Makhachev. Moicano was given a golden opportunity this past Saturday night. Makhachev, the reigning UFC lightweight champion, was scheduled… Read more
Dana White believes Islam Makhachev is now the #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world
UFC president Dana White now believes Islam Makhachev is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world after UFC 311. Islam Makhachev is the best fighter on the planet right now. At the… Read more