However, he now seems to be innovating and creating brand new ways to make opponents tap out as he prepares for his return to the octagon. His next fight has yet to be confirmed, but he may try out ...

Islam Makhachev is always trying to stay ahead of the competition by adding new elements to his game. Before moving up to welterweight and capturing a second world title last year, Makhachev made ...

Islam Makhachev appears to have made it over one of his biggest hurdles in moving up to welterweight, according to a close friend and teammate. Magomed Magomedov is a PFL star who competes on October ...

Islam Makhachev hasn’t officially signed the contract for his UFC return yet, but he’s agreed in principle to a fight later this year. The promotion is known for taking its time with paperwork, though ...

Islam Makhachev once threw a UFC world champion two weight classes above him. Makhachev and Luke Rockhold are training partners at the American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, California. Rockhold ...

Islam Makhachev’s training partner is putting in intense work ahead of his UFC debut. The rising prospect’s relentless preparation signals high expectations as he prepares to make his first impact.

Islam Makhachev is reportedly getting ready for his first UFC welterweight title defense. The Russian star has already started his training camp, according to close sources. This has created strong ...

Georges St. Pierre had a training partner who gave Islam Makhachev one of the toughest tests of his career. St. Pierre considers Makhachev (28-1) to be among the best pound-for-pound fighters in the ...