The Latest Breaking News from Islam Makhachev

Khabib Nurmagomedov explains why UFC fans won’t ever miss him in the cage

Khabib Nurmagomedov again insists there's no chance he will ever fight, but don't worry about that.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 3, 2024

Chael Sonnen, Daniel Cormier encourage UFC champ Islam Makhachev to take ‘heel’ turn

Chael Sonnen and Daniel Cormier think they have a way to make Islam Makhachev one of the UFC's biggest draws.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 24, 2024

Daniel Cormier: Jon Jones, Alex Pereira might be only two UFC champs ‘completely moving the needle’

Daniel Cormier believes Jon Jones and Alex Pereira might be the only two big pay-per-view stars in the UFC right now.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 24, 2024

UFC 309: Michael Chandler to rematch Charles Oliveira in return; may fight Conor McGregor later

Frustrated with waiting for Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler will now face former UFC champion Charles Oliveira for the second time.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 14, 2024

Justin Gaethje reveals ‘list’ of desired next UFC opponents; Dustin Poirier responds

Justin Gaethje isn't ruling out one more run at the UFC lightweight title, and he sees four realistic opponents to make the first step.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 13, 2024

Dana White ‘Really Happy’ With State of UFC Ahead of Sphere Event

Saturday will mark the first sporting event to be held at the much-ballyhooed Las Vegas venue.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 13, 2024

Dana White says no interim lightweight title fight while UFC champ Islam Makhachev recovers

Dana White is not interested in creating a UFC interim lightweight title.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 10, 2024

Usman Nurmagomedov vows to live up to Khabib’s GOAT claims after Bellator San Diego: ‘I am the future’

Usman Nurmagomedov boldly he's "the future" of MMA after moving to 18-0 with his lightweight title defense at Bellator San Diego.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 8, 2024

‘Once more into the fray’: Dustin Poirier says he will return for one more UFC fight

After taking time to decide his future, it appears former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier will make the walk again.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2024

Chael Sonnen suggests Alexander Volkanovski fight at lightweight to avoid ‘gatekeeper’ risk

Chael Sonnen believes Alexander Volkanovski risks tainting his legacy if he competes for the UFC featherweight title next.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 5, 2024