Makhachev also employs stellar legwork that goes beyond his standing clinch work, as it’s not uncommon to see the 15-year pro incorporate crab rides in conjunction with back attacks, as seen in his ...

Islam Makhachev turned professional ... a real 50/50 fight with Arman Tsarukyan. Makhachev passed that test with flying colours, before then backing the Tsarukyan win up by beating Davi Ramos, Drew ...

Among those competing on the prelims included Thiago Moises, Felipe Bunes and Marco Tulio ... the event is expected to go on as planned. The card features Islam Makhachev defending his lightweight ...

Islam Makhachev’s first learning of his UFC 311 opponent switch didn’t come from the UFC matchmakers. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev had to scratch his gameplan for Arman Tsarukyan ...

Islam Makhachev seems to be a busy man at the moment. After his blowout victory over Renato Moicano, it looks like the floodgates have opened. Looking at Makhachev’s sheer dominance, there have ...

Islam Makhachev continues to get compared to his head coach and longtime friend, Khabib Nurmagomedov. Following his recent win over Renato Moicano at UFC 311, Islam Makhachev broke the record for ...

Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov are known to be close friends and training partners. They both hail from Dagestan, Russia, and learned their craft under the tutelage of Khabib's father ...

Islam Makhachev doesn’t think an eventual move to 185 pounds is unrealistic. Advertisement The reigning UFC lightweight champ hasn’t been shy about his desire to eventually become a two ...

Islam Makhachev had long hinted that he will not follow his mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s footsteps. While Khabib never made a move out of his weight class, Makhachev wants to be flexible.