It's difficult getting a group of people to agree on almost anything. But the ESPN pound-for-pound voting panel is now unanimous in proclaiming Islam Makhachev the No. 1 fighter in MMA. Makhachev's quick,
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has long been considered one of the best fighters in the division's history—and arguably one of
Anthony Smith doesn't agree with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev being the UFC's No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) already was No. 1 prior to quickly submitting Renato Moicano in Saturday's UFC 311 main event.
Islam Makhachev gained 23 lbs from weigh-in to fight night for UFC 311. CSAC has disclosed all fight night weights, and some will shock you.
Team Khabib coach claims Islam Makhachev can achieve a three-division title run and targets Shavkat Rakhmonov for welterweight gold.
Following his win over Renato Moicano at UFC 311, Islam Makhachev has already returned to training as talks already begin over his next fight.
Despite Arman Tsarukyan pulling out of UFC 311, Daniel Cormier still believes the rising lightweight deserves a fight with Islam Makhachev.
Q. Where and when is Islam Makhachev's next fight taking place? - + A. Islam Makhachev's next fight is against Renato Moicano. Q. When was UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2? - + A. UFC 294 ...
Former UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman thinks a matchup between Belal Muhammad and Islam Makhachev makes sense. Muhammad, a friend of Makhachev's, strongly disagrees.
Dricus du Plessis has warned Sean Strickland he has “the ability to kill him” should he accept the American’s challenge to stay standing throughout their UFC 312 blockbuster – while also stressing there is no situation in which pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev ever beats him.
A UFC lightweight star reveals three key reasons why this fighter has the potential to defeat Islam Makhachev in a future matchup.