Islam Makhachev promises he’s built different than Chael Sonnen and that’s why the former UFC title challenger can’t understand his decision to chase greatness by going after a second ...

Islam Makhachev Calls Welterweight Face Off A ‘Hard Fight’, Praises Jack Della Maddalena’s Fighting Style. June 26, 2025, 8:42am EST By Debmallya Chakraborty. Follow Us 28.

Islam Makhachev says Arman Tsarukyan must be next for UFC 317 winner on one condition. Makhachev, however, has a different view from Topuria’s.. During a recent interview with MMA Junkie’s ...

After working with Khabib Nurmagomedov, who retired at 32 years old, and his late father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the renowned MMA coach assumed Makhachev would stop fighting at 35 years old ...

Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) vacated his UFC lightweight title for a move up to 170 pounds, and is expected to challenge welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) at the end ...