Islam Makhachev believes his viral backstage altercation with Nate Diaz in Las Vegas might’ve been a case of mistaken identity. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Nate Diaz don’t ...

👀Islam Makhachev thinks it's more likely he'll fight the winner of Belal vs. Shavkat for the welterweight title than face Ilia Topuria in 2025: “Topuria doesn't make sense. For what?

If Islam Makhachev's prediction is correct, a third Nurmagomedov could hold UFC gold soon. Makhachev, the UFC lightweight champion, and bantamweight title challenger Nurmagomedov each compete at ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev was recently involved in an altercation with Nate Diaz, but assures he did not instigate the incident. He doesn't even know what set Diaz off. Makhachev ...

Islam Makhachev and Nate Diaz allegedly had a cordial interaction months before nearly getting into a brawl last December. Advertisement Makhachev defends his lightweight title against Arman ...

Islam Makhachev had Adin Ross amazed as he locked in a rare submission before punching him at 100 per cent during a recent stream. In one final piece of promotion for the event, the otherwise ...

Islam Makhachev is steadily cementing his legacy as one of the greatest lightweight champions in history. As he prepares for his fourth title defense, this time against Arman Tsarukyan ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev acknowledges he wasn't flawless against Dustin Poirier. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) notched his third title defense when he submitted Poirier in Round 5 ...

Similarly, Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo host their podcast, “Pound for Pound.” However, Islam Makhachev, the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter, jokingly called them out, saying they needed his ...

Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan might be former foes, but they're not bitter rivals. The next UFC lightweight title fight is a rematch six years in the making, with current champion Makhachev ...