Islam Makhachev issues promising six-word response to retirement critics
Makhachev still has one main goal.
Islam Makhachev Archives: 06/2025
Islam Makhachev’s longtime teammate claims shocking retirement timeline highlights ‘very sad’ time in MMA
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier believes there’s more to the story behind Islam Makhachev’s retirement timeline. UFC superstar Islam Makhachev‘s legendary career could be…
Why Islam Makhachev vacated the UFC Lightweight title ahead of Ilia Topuria’s battle with Charles Oliveira at UFC 317
The UFC 317 main event sees Ilia Topuria battling Charles Oliveira, with the vacant UFC Lightweight championship on the line following Islam Makhachev vacating the…
Islam Makhachev’s coach reveals shocking retirement timeline ahead of welterweight title fight
We may not have Islam Makhachev around for much longer.
UFC star gives three-word Islam Makhachev prediction after watching Kamaru Usman vs Joaquin Buckley
When it comes to Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley, a fellow welterweight contender doesn’t see Islam Makhachev having any trouble with the two UFC Atlanta…
UFC Atlanta star shares hilarious reason why Khabib Nurmagomedov never moved to welterweight
One of the only things missing from Khabib Nurmagomedov’s legendary career was a second UFC belt. Despite many challenging weight cuts to 155lbs, the former…
Joaquin Buckley shuts down narrative that Islam Makhachev is a ‘big threat’ to the top UFC welterweights
UFC welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley isn’t buying the hype behind Islam Makhachev’s addition to the division. Joaquin Buckley has a chance to earn a welterweight…
Islam Makhachev’s undefeated teammate drops lightweight return bombshell after giving up UFC belt
Islam Makhachev could return to lightweight after his crack at welterweight gold, according to one of his unbeaten gymmates. Featherweight contender Movlid Khaybulaev takes on…
UFC star explains how Merab Dvalishvili can surpass Islam Makhachev and Jon Jones on the pound-for-pound list
Merab Dvalishvili could be in the pound-for-pound mix after a dominant performance at UFC 316. While he may have had to wait a while for…
Sean O’Malley says UFC star is ‘tied’ with Islam Makhachev as the pound-for-pound number one
UFC 316 headliner Sean O’Malley thinks the pound-for-pound mountain has more than one man at the summit. Not many debates consistently stir the discussion in…
Islam Makhachev defended by lightweight rival who insists champion didn’t duck Ilia Topuria fight
Arman Tsarukyan believes Islam Makhachev is pursuing the toughest opponent available. The UFC lightweight champion has established himself as one of the best 155lb fighters…