Islam Makhachev says fighters from his part of the world have more pressure to succeed. | Getty/UFC Islam Makhachev believes ...

Islam Makhachev believes Arman Tsarukyan is the most deserving lightweight contender. | Getty/UFC Islam Makhachev considers ...

Among the most prominent to send Pico a message was former lightweight and pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev, who had ...

Aaron Pico recently released a statement following his devastating loss at UFC 319, prompting a response from Islam Makhachev ...

What’s even more striking is that, for the first time in years, not a single American holds a men’s UFC title. On the surface ...

Jon Anik recently shared his thoughts on Islam Makhachev potentially returning to the 155-pound division and possibly ...

Islam Makhachev has already proven himself as the king of the lightweights, running through just about every top contender ...

Looking back, Volkanovski (27-5 MMA, 14-4 UFC) said he should have taken the recovery from the Makhachev loss more seriously. "I feel like I had more of a concussion from the Islam one, and even ...

Alexander Volkanovski gets real about health issue after KO loss to Islam Makhachev: ‘I should’ve had a break’ Jordan Ellis Wed 9 July 2025 5:45 Updated Wed 9 July 2025 7:31 ...

Islam Makhachev casts doubt on returning to lightweight after welterweight debut, admitting difficult weight cuts.

Islam Makhachev plans a super fight with Ilia Topuria after challenging Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title.

Izzy told Alexander Volkanovski that he believes Jack Della Maddalena would finish Islam Makhachev if they ever fought. He sees JDM’s ability to scramble and get back on its feet as a serious ...