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Islam Makhachev, UFC

MMA Junkie · 3h

Beneil Dariush on who gives UFC champ Islam Makhachev the toughest fight at lightweight

Beneil Dariush has an interesting pick for the UFC lightweight who has the best chance of dethroning Islam Makhachev.

Newsweek on MSN · 5d

Islam Makhachev Can Be Three-Weight UFC Champion, Says Coach

Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez says the undisputed UFC lightweight champion has the ability to win UFC titles at both welterweight and middleweight.

Yahoo! Sports · 5d

Why Jon Jones is still No. 1 pound-for-pound over Islam Makhachev, according to Anthony Smith

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.

MMA Junkie on MSN · 2d

UFC analyst doesn't care to see Islam Makhachev at 185 pounds

Islam Makhachev wants multi-division championship glory, but one UFC analyst would prefer to see him stick in his own lane.

Forbes · 3d

UFC Champ Muhammad Dismisses Usman’s Calls For Him To Fight Makhachev

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.

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Islam Makhachev Confident He Could Move to 185 Pounds, Defeat Dricus Du Plessis

Islam Makhachev doesn't think an eventual move to 185 pounds is unrealistic. The reigning UFC lightweight champ hasn't been ...

Bloody Elbow11h

Islam Makhachev was told about UFC 311 opponent change by teammate before getting official call

Makhachev’s ability to adapt seamlessly to a last-second opponent change was on full display at UFC 311. UFC CEO Dana White ...

MMA News13h

Islam Makhachev Teases Change Of Stance On Fighting ‘Friend’ Belal Muhammad: ‘We Will See How The (Rakhmonov) Fight Goes…’

Islam Makhachev teases the idea of fighting for the welterweight title next regardless of whether the belt belongs to Belal ...

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Islam Makhachev believes he has ‘keys to victory’ to defeat Dricus du Plessis in potential superfight

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev considers it a legitimate possibility that he moves up to 185 pounds and defeats ...

Bloody Elbow17h

Islam Makhachev plans permanent move in division as UFC has ‘no one to fight’ at lightweight

Following his title defense at UFC 311, Islam Makhachev could finally be on the verge of a permanent move up to welterweight with no lightweight fights left.

thesportster1d

Islam Makhachev Targeting Justin Gaethje Fight In July

Arman Tsarukyan and Charles Oliveira were the most speculated names for Islam Makhachev's next fight. However, the champ has ...

Total Pro Sports5d

Team Khabib Coach Feels Islam Makhachev Is Capable Of Three-Division Title Run, Eyes Shavkat Rakhmonov For Welterweight Gold

Team Khabib coach claims Islam Makhachev can achieve a three-division title run and targets Shavkat Rakhmonov for ...

Bloody Elbow20h

‘Crazy experience’… Islam Makhachev breaks his silence after Usman Nurmagomedov’s PFL win over Paul Hughes

The Bellator lightweight champion defended his belt via a controversial majority decision win that got fans riled up, with ...

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