Islam Makhachev, UFC

MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Islam Makhachev still No. 1 ... and now it's unanimous
It's difficult getting a group of people to agree on almost anything. But the ESPN pound-for-pound voting panel is now unanimous in proclaiming Islam Makhachev the No. 1 fighter in MMA. Makhachev's quick,
Islam Makhachev Can Be Three-Weight UFC Champion, Says Coach
Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez says the undisputed UFC lightweight champion has the ability to win UFC titles at both welterweight and middleweight.
Islam Makhachev coach lays out plan for three-weight UFC title bid
Islam Makhachev's coach, Javier Mendez, is backing his fighter to become a three-weight UFC champion. However, if Makhachev is to achieve this feat, he must navigate a certain path according to Mendez.
After UFC 311, it's clear: Islam Makhachev is where delusions go to die
Makhachev’s victory over Renato Moicano was so easy that it felt darn near anticlimactic. Is it time for Ilia Topuria to come up to challenge him?
UFC legend Michael Bisping eyes 'showstopping' next test for Islam Makhachev
If the UFC are looking to book the biggest possible matchup for Islam Makhachev, a move up in weight could potentially deliver a huge title fight later in 2025.
Video: Is Islam Makhachev now the lightweight GOAT after UFC 311?
Islam Makhachev has broken the record for most consecutive title defenses in the UFC lightweight division. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) notched his fourth title defense this past Saturday, quickly s
Who Will UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev Fight Following UFC 311?
Islam Makhachev can now be named the UFC Lightweight GOAT after UFC 311. Who will the UFC Lightweight Champion defend his title against next?
UFC 311 Highlights: Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano
Check out the highlights from the UFC 311 main event lightweight title fight between champion Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano.
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Islam Makhachev leaves fans stunned after piling on massive 23lbs in 24 hours for UFC 311 main event
Islam Makhachev gained 23 lbs from weigh-in to fight night for UFC 311. CSAC has disclosed all fight night weights, and some ...
Kamaru Usman scoffs at notion that Islam Makhachev can't fight Belal Muhammad
It’s no surprise that Usman is pushing Makhachev to fight Muhammad, considering his current beef with the welterweight ...
Islam Makhachev's Coach Hopes 'Deserving' Arman Tsarukyan Gets Title Shot on UFC Return
Arman Tsarukyan has received words of support from UFC champion Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez following his ...
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Javier Mendez reveals one thing he doesn’t like about Islam Makhachev’s sparring sessions
Islam Makhachev likes to roll with heavyweights during his training sessions in Dagestan, and Javier Mendez isn't a fan.
Overreaction Time: Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili in control? Jiri Prochazka is back? More!
The time for overreacting is here! Check out the latest episode of "Overreaction Time" at noon ET/9 a.m. PT as host Simon ...
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Islam Makhachev returns to training just two days after record-breaking UFC 311 win as talks begin over his next fight
Following his win over Renato Moicano at UFC 311, Islam Makhachev has already returned to training as talks already begin ...
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Daniel Cormier believes Arman Tsarukyan should be next for Islam Makhachev following UFC 311: “It has to be him!”
Despite Arman Tsarukyan pulling out of UFC 311, Daniel Cormier still believes the rising lightweight deserves a fight with Islam Makhachev.
Renato Moicano reacts to UFC 311 title loss to Islam Makhachev: 'From now on, I fight for freedom'
Renato Moicano was heartbroken after UFC 311. Moicano (20-6-1 MMA, 12-6 UFC) was quickly submitted by UFC lightweight ...
Tom Aspinall Amused That Dana White 'Jumped Ship' From Jon Jones to Islam Makhachev in Pound-For-Pound Debate
UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has playfully noted UFC boss Dana White's change of stance over the ...