The Latest Breaking News from Islam Makhachev

Conor McGregor slams long-time UFC rival Justin Gaethje as a "braindead fool"

Former interim lightweight champion Gaethje has had a lengthy rivalry with McGregor over the last few years, with the pair once almost signed to fight each other

Daily Mirror · Apr 2, 2023

Alexander Volkanovski thinks Israel Adesanya will finish Alex Pereira at UFC 287: ‘One more for the highlight reel’

Alexander Volkanovski thinks his teammate, Israel Adesanya, will avenge his loss to UFC champ Alex Pereira in a big way.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 1, 2023

Gilbert Burns hopes to fight Colby Covington before either retires: ‘I believe I can finish’

UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns hopes to fight Colby Covington before either retires from MMA.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 30, 2023

Bryce Mitchell says Alexander Volkanovski-Islam Makhachev fight ‘was rigged as f*ck’

Bryce Mitchell is adamant that Alexander Volkanovski beat Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 but says "oil money" influenced the outcome.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 22, 2023

Conor McGregor hits out at "fat" Khabib Nurmagomedov and rules out UFC rematch

Conor McGregor has held a long-term rivalry with former UFC opponent Khabib Nurmagomedov whom he lost to in 2018, but has poured cold water on a sequel with the retired star in a fresh rant

Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023

The best UFC fighters of all time ranked

The Independent picks the best combatant to have graced each division of MMA’s flagship promotion

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

UFC champion Islam Makhachev told to stop holding Hasbulla "like a baby"

UFC champion Islam Makhachev is friends with social media star Hasbulla who has become a familiar face around fighting events as part of his entourage, but the pair have been slammed by Sean Strickland

Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023

Justin Gaethje Had an Absolute Dominant Showing at UFC 286

“I’m made for this. It’s what I do.”

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20, 2023

UFC rankings: The Independent’s pound-for-pound fighters list

Here are our top 10 men’s fighters in the UFC, in a list to be updated throughout the year

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

UFC schedule 2023: Every major fight happening this year

Here’s a look at every fight and event that the MMA promotion has announced for 2023

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023