At 33, Makhachev already has three title defenses at 155 pounds, holds wins over four fighters currently in the top 10 and has twice defeated the former pound-for-pound king, Alexander Volkanovski.
Islam Makhachev joked that he is struggling now that his former training partner has taken up a prominent coaching role in his camp. Khabib Nurmagomedov has become one of the most well-respected ...
Makhachev, fresh off a submission win against Dustin Poirier last June, wants to remain more active this year in pursuit of becoming one of the greatest champions the sport has ever seen.
Arman Tsarukyan reflected on the immediate aftermath of his first showdown with current UFC lightweight champ Islam Makhachev. Arman Tsarukyan gave UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev one of ...
Coach Javier Mendez: Makhachev Has the Ability To Be Triple-Champ "I think that as long as Belal [Muhammad] is where he's at, I don't think Islam will go up," Mendez told The Schmo.I could be ...
Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan is the best lightweight fight you can make. Makhachev can set a new record for most UFC lightweight title defenses (four), breaking the record he shares with mentor Khabib ...
At UFC 311, Islam Makhachev can take sole possession of the all-time record for UFC lightweight title fight wins. If Makhachev defeats Arman Tsarukyan in the main event of the upcoming UFC 311 pay ...
Q. Where and when is Islam Makhachev's next fight taking place? - + A. Islam Makhachev's next fight is against Arman Tsarukyan. Q. When was UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2? - + A. UFC 294 ...
A. He is a Russian national. "True martial arts" - Fans can't get enough of the dramatic all-legends spectacle between Seksan and Liam Harrison in Denver "True martial arts" - Fans can't get ...
Islam Makhachev will defend his lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311. The reigning champion has already successfully defended his belt three times since defeating Charles Oliveira ...
It seems like every UFC champion these days is eyeing double-championship status, and with another successful lightweight title defense, Islam Makhachev could make a strong case for moving up or ...