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Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has been widely backed to take on former featherweight titleholder, Ilia ...
But there is only one problem. He is too disciplined. And this is something even the likes of Islam Makhachev have an issue with! In a recent video uploaded on X, Makhachev gave a glimpse of what ...
One name stood alone for Khabib Nurmagomedov in discussing what could be Islam Makhachev’s toughest test. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has no shortage of options for his next Octagon ...
There’s no denying that Khabib Nurmagomedov has been a guiding force in Islam Makhachev’s journey, serving as a mentor and role model both inside and outside the octagon. Since retiring from ...
In a video captured by Álvaro Colmenero, Topuria didn’t mince words when discussing Makhachev, declaring, 'I am preparing for the Islam Makhachev ... action fighting style, submission prowess ...
Islam Makhachev could end his career as one of the greatest fighters of all time, according to a fellow UFC champion [Image Courtesy: @ufc via X/Twitter] Reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam ...
When Islam Makhachev retained his lightweight title in dominant fashion in January ... Nurmagomedov was famed for his aggressive wrestling style, taking opponents down before dominating them ...
Khabib Nurmagomedov prefers that Islam Makhachev fights Arman Tsarukyan instead of Ilia Topuria. Advertisement While Tsarukyan is the No. 1 lightweight contender, former featherweight champ ...
The pair headlined the card, with Brady submitting his opponent in Round 4 in impressive fashion. Brady's performance left such an imprint on Islam Makhachev's former teammate, Josh Thomson ...
Rumours spread in recent months that Muhammad had fallen out with teammate Makhachev and coach Nurmagomedov, but that has been denied by both sides. “Islam wants to fight at 170lb, but we can ...