“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 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 ...

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 ...

Islam Makhachev (Photo by Gary A. Vasquez/Imagn Images) Islam Makhachev has finally started his training camp! After his win against Renato Moicano, many possibilities were being flown around.

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 loss: His lone defeat was by technical knockout to Adriano Martins at UFC 192 in 2015. Along with having won UFC gold, Makhachev also won a Russian Sambo national championship ...

Islam Makhachev’s fight at UFC 302 was an absolute war when he went toe-to-toe against veteran Dustin Poirier, securing a fifth-round submission. Although he successfully defended the belt, he ...

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 ...

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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 ...