The Latest Breaking News from Islam Makhachev

Javier Mendez not interested in Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria: ‘He doesn’t need to fight him’

Islam Makhachev's coach weighs in on Ilia Topuria's comments of interest in a UFC lightweight title shot.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 30, 2024

UFC 302 press conference: Best photos from Newark

Check out the best photos from the UFC 302 press conference in Newark.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 30, 2024

‘You’re going to sleep motherf*cker’: Hear what Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier said during intense faceoff

Check out what Islam Makhachev said to Dustin Poirer during their first faceoff before UFC 302.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 30, 2024

UFC to debut new gloves designed to minimise eye pokes

The new design will be on show at UFC 302 in New Jersey on Saturday

The Independent UK · May 30, 2024

UFC 302 ‘Embedded,’ No. 4: ‘Put me in the corner’

In Episode 4 of UFC 302 "Embedded," we find out when and why Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to be a cornerman for Islam Makhachev and others.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 30, 2024

Kevin Holland has no doubt that ‘scary guy’ Islam Makhachev could become UFC welterweight champion

Even Kevin Holland himself says he wouldn't look to pick a fight with UFC lightweight champ Islam Makhachev if he moved up a division.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 30, 2024

UFC 302: The ‘joke’ defining Dustin Poirier vs Islam Makhachev debates

The build to Poirier’s final shot at UFC gold has centred on a ‘joke’, about whether he can pull off a guillotine choke against one of MMA’s best grapplers. So... can he?

The Independent UK · May 30, 2024

Michael Bisping: Islam Makhachev ‘a new, improved version’ of Khabib Nurmagomedov

Michael Bisping sees Islam Makhachev as version 2.0 of Khabib Nurmagomedov.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 30, 2024

Mike Brown before UFC 302: Dustin Poirier most stressful fighter to corner ‘by a long shot’

Mike Brown could only laugh when asked which of his fighters stresses him out the most during a fight.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 30, 2024

Sean Strickland rips new UFC glove design: ‘How did you a**holes think this was a good idea?’

In his latest expletive-filled rant, Sean Strickland targets the new UFC gloves, and it's pretty clear he's not a fan.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 30, 2024