“We already gave chances to a featherweight champ that was reigning for a long time.” Magomedov is referencing Makhachev’s two lightweight title defenses against Volkanovski, in which the ...

Islam Makhachev has released an interesting video, of an up-and-coming fighter who’s left his homeland, to learn the ropes of Sambo in Dagestan. The region, located, in Russia, is renowned for ...

Islam Makhachev emerged as the next big thing in Dagestan. After Khabib Nurmagomedov sent shockwaves through the UFC, it was Makhachev who carried forward the legacy. Training alongside Khabib ...

Javier Mendez says Islam Makhachev welcomes all challengers, and that includes UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria. Lightweight Champion Makhachev is taking names at 155lbs, defending his ...

The pic, taken in a lush forest, featured Calvin sporting dirty blonde, shoulder-length hair and a full beard as he kept warm in a beige henley shirt and green jacket. In the caption of the rugged ...

The one-liners of Islam Makhachev have become a staple in the fight community, loved for their mix of fun and banter. From calling out a show producer mid-interview to challenging King Kong ...

Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria? Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to see something else first. The next lightweight title fight is still unconfirmed, Ariel Helwani shedding light on Makhachev vs.

Makhachev had been scheduled to face rising star Arman Tsarukyan in early 2025, but Tsarukyan withdrew with a back injury the day before the bout. It appears Tsarukyan will have to wait ...