The Latest Breaking News from Islam Makhachev

5 biggest takeaways from UFC Fight Night 229/Bellator 300: Future demise? Green’s upset? Which storyline stole the night?

Thoughts and analysis of the biggest storylines from Saturday's UFC Fight Night 229 and Bellator 300 double header.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 8, 2023

Mateusz Gamrot to serve as UFC 294 backup fighter for Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira

Mateuz Gamrot will be the UFC 294 backup fighter for Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira, Dana White confirmed.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 8, 2023

Video: Though ‘it’s the game,’ did Charles Oliveira have a point about fighting in Abu Dhabi being ‘unfair’?

Charles Oliveira recently acknowledged fighting in hostile territory is part of the game for a challenger, but he also did it as champion.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 7, 2023

UFC Fight Night 229’s Bobby Green gushes over possible ‘sick-ass-fight’ with Max Holloway

Bobby Green loves the idea of a potential matchup with Max Holloway.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2023

Drew Dober offers to be Michael Chandler’s warm-up fight for Conor McGregor

If Michael Chandler wants some action inside the cage, Drew Dober is willing to meet him at welterweight.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2023

UFC Fight Night 229 pre-event facts: Grant Dawson’s streak ranks among elite company

The best facts about UFC Fight Night 229, where Grant Dawson brings an 8-0-1 octagon record into his main event vs. Bobby Green.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2023

Colby Covington: Islam Makhachev using my name for headlines, won’t ‘actually step up’ and fight me

Colby Covington thinks UFC champ Islam Makhachev is just using his name for clout and isn't serious about a move to welterweight.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2023

Bobby Green out to ‘make a boring guy exciting’ in UFC Fight Night 229 main event vs. Grant Dawson

Bobby Green will look to avoid a 'snore-fest' in UFC Fight Night 229 main event against 'boring' Grant Dawson.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 4, 2023

Tom Aspinall: Matchup with Sergei Pavlovich is ‘the most exciting fight in the heavyweight division’

Tom Aspinall says a fight against Sergei Pavlovich is the most exciting fight that can be done at heavyweight.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 4, 2023

Islam Makhachev welcomes Colby Covington’s challenge, wants chance at second title after UFC 294

Islam Makhachev is eyeing the welterweight strap if he's able to log a second 155-pound title defense at UFC 294 this month.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 4, 2023