“I was surprised [by] how he fought,” Makhachev told MMA Junkie. “I was surprised by his game plan. I think he made a mistake. He had the option but he didn’t use it. He started to wrestle in the last ...

Daniel Cormier says Islam Makhachev isn't the type to pray for Belal Muhammad's downfall for his own gain. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC), who is vacating the UFC lightweight title, made his ...

Islam Makhachev has been ‘praying’ for Belal Muhammad to lose. This has been the narrative that has been going on ever since Jack Della Maddalena managed to beat the 36-year-old fighter ...

Islam Makhachev’s next move was set to be determined by the result of the UFC 315 main event. In a great welterweight title fight on May 10, Jack Della Maddalena dethroned Belal Muhammad to ...

UFC icon talks Islam Makhachev's retirement timeline, Ben Askren's wife shares health update, Dana White details plans for Jon Jones: MMA News Roundup By Nishant Zende. Modified Jun 18, 2025 13:30 GMT ...

Islam Makhachev Moving Up To Welterweight In The Wake Of Belal’s Loss. It has already been confirmed by Dana White that Makhachev will fight JDM for the 170 lb title, likely sometime early in ...

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Is Islam Makhachev the greatest lightweight fighter in UFC history? After UFC 311, he's got one record working in his favor. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) needed a quick ...

Islam Makhachev extended his reign over the lightweight division with a first-round submission win over Renato Moicano at UFC 311. The victory extended his… ...

UFC 311 was full of drama and thrills, one of which was the last-minute cancellation of the main event. Current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev was set to face Arman Tsarukyan, but the fight ...

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Is Islam Makhachev the greatest lightweight fighter in UFC history? After UFC 311, he's got one record working in his favor. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) needed a quick ...