The American Gangster' believes that Makhachev accepting the fight on short notice and eventually winning made him a star. "Islam just became a draw. I mean, that's a very fascinating thing too.

Islam Makhachev hasn’t fought since defending the UFC lightweight belt against Renato Moicano at UFC 311 earlier this year. After defeating Moicano, Makhachev hinted at an upcoming move to ...

Ian Machado Garry has set his sights on a potential superfight with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, expressing both respect and ambition as he eyes a ...

He was, though, ultimately submitted with one of the slickest D'Arce chokes in UFC history. Perhaps the most competitive fight of Makhachev's career was his war UFC 284 war with Alexander Volkanovski, ...

Jack Della Maddalena would relish the opportunity to avenge Alexander Volkanovski's losses to Islam Makhachev.

Drawing comparisons ... “I don’t think any man from 155lbs to 185lbs can beat Islam Makhachev,”Ali Abdelaziz said. “I think Islam will beat Alex Pereira at 205. I swear to Allah.

However, he believes a fight between them would be a massive draw, and if money is the focus, the UFC should take the matchup seriously. Islam Makhachev has often told challengers they need to ...