Daniel Cormier is proposing an Islam Makhachev vs. Conor McGregor fight DC thinks a fight with “Notorious” is good for Islam’s career and legacy Daniel Cormier weighed in on what’s next for Islam Makhachev and came up with the idea that the lightweight champ should take on Conor McGregor. For DC, people may not take
Islam Makhachev wasn’t surprised to find out he’s not the number one-ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC. In February of this year, Makhachev defended his UFC lightweight title against the featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski. The champion vs. champion matchup was expected to determine the number one-ranked pound-for-pound fighter. Yet, Makhachev emerged victorious by unanimous decision
Alexander Volknovski came clean about failing to deliver against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 “The Great” also admitted that not having a full camp affected his performance Alexander Volkanovski finally opened up about what went down at UFC 294. The reigning UFC featherweight champion also apologized to the fans for coming up short. Volk couldn’t
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping and active light heavyweight Anthony Smith have chimed in on the fallout from UFC 294. On October 21, Islam Makhachev successfully defended his UFC Lightweight Championship in a rematch against featherweight titleholder Alex Volkanovski. Makhachev scored a head kick that dropped “The Great,” and then finished the fight with
Joe Rogan was impressed with Islam Makhachev’s improvements that led to his latest win against Alexander Volkanovski. At UFC 294, Makhachev defended his lightweight title in a rematch against Volkanovski after Charles Oliveira pulled out due to injury. It didn’t take long for the Russian to make a statement, as he landed a devastating head
Justin Gaethje believes it’s time for a fresh matchup at the top of the lightweight division. UFC 294 saw Islam Makhachev deliver another stellar performance, finishing featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski via a jaw-dropping first-round head kick KO in Abu Dhabi. With back-to-back losses against the ‘Dagestani Destroyer’ in 2023, Volkanovski will head back to 145
John McCarthy insisted that Alexander Volkanovski is good but Islam Makhachev was just on a different level “Big John” thinks Islam’s team already knew that the left kick will get the job done on Volk After watching UFC 294, John McCarthy is certain Alexander Volkanovski’s KO loss to Islam Makhachev wasn’t a result of taking
Khabib Nurmagomedov praised Islam Makhachev after UFC 294 win “The Eagle” reiterated that he is still not taking part in any MMA event Khabib Nurmagomedov was absent when Islam Makhachev defended his lightweight title with a brutal head kick KO win over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294. However, “The Eagle” made sure to share his
Javier Mendez discussed Islam Makhachev’s potential move to welterweight to become a two-division champ The coach also explained what Islam’s UFC 294 win meant to his career Coach Javier Mendez commented on what’s next for Islam Makhachev and what becoming a double champion would mean for his pupil. A move to 170 depends on Islam
Daniel Cormier is so impressed with Islam Makhachev following UFC 294 that he is considering him the pound-for-pound best MMA fighter today over Jon Jones. Makhachev took on Alex Volkanovski in the main event of UFC 294. The UFC Lightweight Championship rematch played out far differently from the first encounter. While their first matchup was
Islam Makhachev is ready to face whoever is next for him The lightweight champ doesn’t see a rematch with Charles Oliveira as the best fight to make Islam Makhachev is happy to find himself in a very familiar spot after finishing Alexander Volkanovski in their rematch at UFC 294. However, the reigning UFC lightweight champion
Justin Gaethje was thought by many to be the next man up for Islam Makhachev following UFC 294’s shocking conclusion, but it appears that Dana White has different plans. Returning to the Octagon in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night, the ‘Dagestani Destroyer’ added another highlight-reel finish to his resume, scoring a vicious first-round knockout of
In a stunning display of skill and power, Islam Makhachev successfully defended his 155-pound title against Alexander Volkanovski with a first-round knockout at UFC 294. The event took place on October 21, 2023, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and was broadcasted live on ESPN+ PPV. Makhachev, the undisputed lightweight champion, came into
Khabib Nurmagomedov might not be in Islam Makhachev’s corner this weekend, but he’ll be watching from afar. The former UFC Lightweight Champion has certainly left his mark on the sport, retiring on top after three straight title defenses over Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. ‘When He’s Standing In Front Of You, It Doesn’t
Alex Volkanovski is questioning why Islam Makhachev thinks he’ll be a stronger version of himself in their UFC 294 rematch. Volkanovski has stepped up in place of Charles Oliveira for the event this Saturday night (October 21) in Abu Dhabi. Oliveira suffered a cut during sparring, so now it’s Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 for the
UFC 294 is just one day away. In the main event, Islam Makhachev will defend his lightweight title against UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski. The kingpins meet in a highly-anticipated rematch, eight months after their first fight at UFC 284. Makhachev looks for a (less-controversial) repeat while Volkanovski tries to exact revenge and finally gain