The Latest Breaking News from Islam Makhachev

UFC 296 video: Tagir Ulanbekov taps Cody Durden with relentless submission attack

Tagir Ulanbekov tried, tried, and tried again – until he finally tapped out Cody Durden at UFC 296.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 17, 2023

Josh Thomson: Justin Gaethje ‘hardest fight’ for UFC champ Islam Makhachev right now

Josh Thomson explains why Justin Gaethje is the biggest threat to UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 13, 2023

UFC 296 pre-event facts: Inside the numbers of UFC’s stacked 2023 finale

The best facts and figures about UFC 296, which features a loaded card of title fights, contender matchups and notable names with records.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 13, 2023

Islam Makhachev’s coach: Arman Tsarukyan impressive, but Justin Gaethje or Charles Oliveira likely next

Javier Mendez believes Arman Tsarukyan has earned a UFC lightweight title shot, but there are people ahead of him.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 7, 2023

Alexander Volkanovski plays down Ilia Topuria threat despite UFC fans’ fears

Many fans think the featherweight champion is returning to the ring too soon after a knockout loss

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

Daniel Cormier suggests Dustin Poirier vs. Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300

Daniel Cormier likes the idea of Dustin Poirier and Arman Tsarukyan competing in a UFC lightweight title eliminator.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 7, 2023

Video: Did Arman Tsarukyan shake up the UFC lightweight title picture?

Our "Spinning Back Clique" debates if Arman Tsarukyan's performance at UFC on ESPN 52 is worthy of jumping the line to a title shot.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 6, 2023

Alexander Volkanovski motivated to ‘shut these people up,’ embarrass Ilia Topuria at UFC 298

Alexander Volkanovski believes Ilia Topuria could use a little humbling at UFC 298. And if the champ does that, he'll silence any doubters.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 5, 2023

UFC on ESPN 52 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

UFC on ESPN 52 winners and losers react on social media outlets such as X, Instagram and Facebook.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 5, 2023

Arman Tsarukyan was ‘super, super happy’ when Bobby Green’s head was bouncing on the canvas at UFC on ESPN 52

Arman Tsarukyan couldn't help but smile when talking about Bobby Green's knockout loss at UFC on ESPN 52.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 4, 2023