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UFC Full Fight: Relive Islam Makhachev’s Head Kick Knockout In Alexander Volkanovski Rematch Ahead Of UFC 302 Defense

UFC 302 headliner Islam Makhachev made a statement when he last appeared inside the Octagon.The UFC lightweight champion will feature in the main event...

‘It’s Over For The Diamond’ – Fans React As Islam Makhachev Reveals Khabib Nurmagomedov Will Return To His Corner At UFC 302

For the first time since his title crowning in 2022, UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev will have Khabib Nurmagomedov's guidance on fight night.Makhachev was...

Michael Bisping Sees UFC 302 Headliner Islam Makhachev As ‘New & Improved’ Version Of Khabib Nurmagomedov

Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping believes Islam Makhachev boasts traits that the great Khabib Nurmagomedov did not.Having long been touted as a successor...

Islam Makhachev Doesn’t Want To See Dustin Poirier Retire After A Defeat At UFC 302: ‘He Can Beat Everybody’

UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev fully intends on stalling Dustin Poirier's ongoing title ambitions this weekend, but he hopes it won't be the end...

Makhachev Doubles Down On Title-Fight Plans Despite White’s Mandate

UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev isn't interested in anything other than a title shot for his next Octagon appearance. UFC President Dana White accused Makhachev...

Islam Makhachev Blasts Tim Elliott After “Dirty” Fight With Teammate

UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev is not a fan of Tim Elliott's "dirty" approach to his fight against Tagir Ulanbekov at UFC 272. Makhachev is...

Rafael dos Anjos Says Makhachev Is Paying The Price For Not Fighting Him

Rafael dos Anjos is happy that Islam Makhachev must fight another bout before getting a title shot. Rafael dos Anjos is coming off a...

Makhachev Refutes ‘Fake News’ Put Forth By White & McGregor

Making the most of his opportunity to address some recent comments, UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev has refuted claims made by both Dana White...

Rogan: White Touted Islam/Dariush To Set Up “Crazy” McGregor Title Shot

UFC color commentator Joe Rogan believes that Dana White and his promotion may have decided to re-book Islam Makhachev's fight with Beneil Dariush in...

Makhachev 100% Expects Move To 170 After Watching UFC 272 Headliner

UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev is more convinced than ever to eventually move to welterweight after watching the UFC 272 main event. Makhachev has been...

Dariush On Makhachev Withdrawal: “I Haven’t Heard A Crack Like That”

UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush has looked back on the incident that led to his withdrawal from UFC Vegas 49. On the February 26 card,...

Makhachev Claims Grappling With Jordan Burroughs Would Be ‘Easy’

Islam Makhachev wants to test himself against the best. Islam Makhachev has just won a main event fight in the UFC. He is on...

Dariush Avoids Surgery, Targets June/July Return Against Makhachev

UFC lightweight Beneil Dariush has provided an update on his injury and given a potential timeline for his return to the Octagon. Dariush, a mainstay...

Conor McGregor Goes On Twitter Rampage About Islam Makhachev

Former UFC champion Conor McGregor went after Islam Makhachev on social media regarding talks of a fight between them. McGregor is focused on a return...

Islam Makhachev Answers If He’d Be A Backup For Oliveira/Gaethje

UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev is waiting to wait as long as it takes for the next lightweight title shot in Abu Dhabi and...