The Latest Breaking News from Islam Makhachev

MMA Awards 2022: Breakout Fighter, Knockout of the Year and More

Let's look back at the best (and worst) moments inside the octagon and recognize those who made the past year special.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 30, 2022

Yair Rodriguez: ‘It would be in my benefit’ for Alexander Volkanovski to beat Islam Makhachev at UFC 284

Yair Rodriguez explains why he wants to see Alexander Volkanovski victorious.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 30, 2022

Booking Five Blockbuster UFC Bouts for 2023

Here are the most anticipated matchups fight fans want to see inside the octagon next year. Now make it happen, Dana White.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 29, 2022

15 best fight bookings of 2022 that got away due to injuries, weight issues, and more

Check out these highly anticipated matchups in 2022 that fell through due to various issues outside of the cage.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 23, 2022

Kai Kara-France announces injury withdrawal from UFC 284 in Perth: ‘I’m gutted’

The UFC's return to Australia has taken another hit with Kai Kara-France's withdrawal from his planned flyweight matchup with Alex Perez.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 22, 2022

Alexander Volkanovski: Josh Emmett can beat Yair Rodriguez at UFC 284 if he uses ‘all his MMA tools’

UFC featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski thinks Josh Emmett needs to mix things up to find success against Yair Rodriguez.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 22, 2022

Jon Anik credits Islam Makhachev for becoming UFC champ under immense pressure: ‘This was like the crowning’

Taking the torch from Khabib Nurmagomedov isn't easy, but that's what UFC champ Islam Makhachev did in 2022.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 22, 2022

UFC Continues to Raise Pay-Per-View Prices at the Cost of Losing Fans

President Dana White's decision to dig deeper into the pockets of hard-working MMA fans is risky business.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 22, 2022

Changing of the guard: Every new UFC champion crowned in 2022

Here's a breakdown of the names and numbers of new UFC champions crowned in 2022.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 22, 2022

UFC star Paulo Costa says fight vs Robert Whittaker was announced before contract talks had even begun

Costa says he never agreed to fight Whittaker at UFC 284 in Perth, despite the fight being advertised

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022