Trainer: ‘Greatest Welterweight’ Kamaru Usman Would Be a ‘Fantastic’ Challenge for Islam Makhachev
Javier Mendez thinks Kamaru Usman would be a great challenger for former lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev. The ‘Nigerian Nightmare’…
Tony Ferguson Says Islam Makhachev is the Faster, Better Grappler Over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Tony Ferguson thinks the student has surpassed the master. Despite his abbreviated UFC lightweight title reign, Khabib Nurmagomedov is…
Too Big to Come Back? UFC Fighters Says Islam Makhachev’s Cut to 155 Could Be Done After Welterweight Move
Beneil Dariush doesn’t see Islam Makhachev coming back down to lightweight after making the move to 170. Moments after…
“A Freaking Animal” – Former UFC Champ Says Islam Makhachev Could Dominate Three Divisions
Former UFC heavyweight champion Bas Rutten thinks Islam Makhachev could be the first fighter to dominate three different divisions…
“Win Every Minute, Round by Round, Toe-to-Toe” – Islam Makhachev’s Coach Preparing for War Against Jack Della Maddalena
Javier Mendez is preparing Islam Makhachev to go five hard rounds with welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena. After vacating…
“Beat Topuria, Then Jack Della” – Paddy Pimblett Says Islam Makhachev Is Making a Mistake with Welterweight Move
Paddy Pimblett thinks Islam Makhachev should have stuck around at lightweight long enough to beat Ilia Topuria. After months…
Paddy Pimblett Challenges the Logic Behind Jon Jones’ Stalled-Out Title Reign: ‘He Needs to Be Stripped’
Paddy Pimblett doesn’t understand why Islam Makhachev was forced to vacate his lightweight title while Jon Jones still gets…
Robert Whittaker on Islam vs. Jack Della Maddalena: ‘Not Easy, But I Believe in Jack’s X Factor’
Robert Whittaker believes Jack Della Maddalena’s “X factor” could be enough to overcome Islam Makhachev. Even before the welterweight…
“Much More Dangerous Than Ilia Topuria” Islam Makhachev’s Camp Sounds Alarm on Jack Della Maddalena’s Threat
Islam Makhachev vacated his UFC lightweight title to chase after the new welterweight king, Jack Della Maddalena. Many people…
“He’s Coming for Anderson Silva’s Record” – Islam Makhachev Vacates Lightweight Belt to Chase GOAT Status at Welterweight
Islam Makhachev is building his legacy inside the Octagon. On Tuesday, Dana White announced that Makhachev was vacating his…