Islam Makhachev’s D’Arce choke is becoming a signature move after it netted him Submission of the Month honors again in January.
Following his title defense at UFC 311, Islam Makhachev could finally be on the verge of a permanent move up to welterweight with no lightweight fights left.
Beneil Dariush has an interesting pick for the UFC lightweight who has the best chance of dethroning Islam Makhachev.
Makhachev’s ability to adapt seamlessly to a last-second opponent change was on full display at UFC 311. UFC CEO Dana White revealed Makhachev’s cold response to the news of Tsarukyan’s withdrawal and his desire to continue to fight on the card.
Dricus Du Plessis Ready to Fight Islam Makhachev
Anthony Smith doesn't agree with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev being the UFC's No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) already was No. 1 prior to quickly submitting Renato Moicano in Saturday's UFC 311 main event.
Team Khabib coach claims Islam Makhachev can achieve a three-division title run and targets Shavkat Rakhmonov for welterweight gold.
Islam Makhachev likes to roll with heavyweights during his training sessions in Dagestan, and Javier Mendez isn't a fan.
After making short work of Renato Moicano Saturday night at UFC 311, Islam Makhachev is already targeting who he wants to defend his belt against next.
In the main event of UFC 311, we saw a lightweight title fight that came together in a little less than 24 hours. Lightweight champion and current P4P king Islam Makhachev (26-1) took on Renato Moicano (20-5-1). Originally, Moicano was supposed to face Beneil Dariush while Makhachev was supposed to face Arman Tsarukyan.
In today's news, Islam Makhachev sends a stern warning to Charles Oliveira after the former champ snubs him. Elsewhere, boxing legend Mike Tyson will not face charges in connection with his recent airplane assault,
Islam Makhachev had long hinted that he will not follow his mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s footsteps. While Khabib never made a move out of his weight class, Makhachev wants to be flexible.