UFC fans are convinced that something fishy is going on with Islam Makhachev’s new teammate. The UFC lightweight champion recently implored Daniel Cormier to send his son to Dagestan so that he ...

International Fight Week, that’s in June or July? I will be ready,” Islam pointed out. Makhachev made history at UFC 311 when he submitted Renato Moicano in the first round. His quick win saw ...

UFC’s top pound-for-pound fighter, Islam Makhachev (26-1), returns to the octagon to make his fourth defense of the lightweight title. The Dagestani fighter was set to appear at UFC 311 to face ...

Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG UFC featherweight star Ilia Topuria officially vacated his belt at 145 pounds and now seeks a super-fight with Islam Makhachev, the juggernaut champion of the heavier ...

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coach to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, has explained why the latter is a better “student” than his childhood friend. Upon winning the UFC lightweight title in 2022, Makhachev ...

Islam Makhachev emerged as the next big thing in Dagestan. After Khabib Nurmagomedov sent shockwaves through the UFC, it was Makhachev who carried forward the legacy. Training alongside Khabib ...

Islam Makhachev's ability to adapt on the fly sets him apart, according to his coach Javier Mendez. Unlike Khabib Nurmagomedov, whose dominance was based on relentless pressure and top control ...

UFC legend's coach reveals Islam Makhachev's most potent attribute, and it's not his wrestling: "He is getting black belts to tap like feverishly" By Duane Lucas Pascua Modified Feb 27, 2025 22:43 GMT ...

The win likely puts Gaethje on the shortlist of fighters who could challenge Islam Makhachev for the lightweight championship next. Following the third UFC pay-per-view event of the year ...

The first pay-per-view of the year, January’s UFC 311, was due to see Islam Makhachev defend the lightweight belt against Arman Tsarukyan – six years after their close first fight – but the ...

In pursuit of a second belt at lightweight, Topuria relinquished the UFC featherweight title last ... between Topuria and pound-for-pound champion Islam Makhachev isn't out of the question.