UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush has revealed that the UFC had hoped to book his matchup with Islam Makhachev for this year.
Dariush's rise towards...
Beneil Dariush is not shying away from the grappling of lightweight boogeyman Islam Makhachev.
As the close friend and protégé to former champ Khabib Nurmagomedov,...
UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev has looked back on the post-fight brawl between his teammate Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor's corner at UFC 229.
The...
According to the manager of all three fighters, the UFC's plans for Justin Gaethje, Islam Makhachev, and Beneil Dariush may now be revealed.
Following a...
Dan Hooker believes Beneil Dariush is the most technically gifted UFC lightweight, but also, the most lacking in mainstream appeal.
Widely regarded as the toughest...
American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez is not sure who will get the lightweight title shot between Islam Makhachev and Justin Gaethje.
Mendez has...
Dustin Poirier has suggested a title eliminator between former interim champion Justin Gaethje and surging Dagestani Islam Makhachev.
The debate over who deserves the first...
Islam Makhachev has fiercely defended his perceived right to the next lightweight title shot, dismissing Eddie Alvarez’s claim that Justin Gaethje is more deserving.
With...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is sending some Twitter fire Tony Ferguson's way.
Many believe that the fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson is the one that...
