What happens when the student faces his master? It’s a tough question to answer when the men involved are Islam Makhachev and ...
Dillon Danis has been given a chance to settle a score. Back in November, he got into it with members of Islam Makhachev’s ...
Laura Sanko explains why "it would be a shame" if UFC fumbles an Islam Makhachev vs. Michael Morales title booking.
That's the question our USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie men's pound-for-pound rankings aims to answer. With the calendar turning ...
UFC legend Jon Jones believes welterweight titleholder Islam Makhachev is a once-in-a-generation athlete in combat sports.
Despite his fight against Dan Hooker being seen as a title eliminator, Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett get the chance to ...
Arman Tsarukyan wasn't having it when a controversial influencer picked Ilia Topuria to beat Islam Makhachev in a potential ...
Islam Makhachev dropped his take on a potential third bout between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili, fans start debating.
Ian Garry targets pound-for-pound greatness, claiming a win over Islam Makhachev would define his legacy and MMA career ...
Having defeated former champion Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 last month, Makhachev was apparently targeted to be part of the promotion’s first-ever Paramount+ event Jan. 24 in Las Vegas (UFC 324), ...
Jon Jones praised Islam Makhachev during a January 2026 interview in Thailand, calling him a “special athlete” chosen for ...