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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 11
Joaquin Buckley shuts down narrative that Islam Makhachev is a ‘big threat’ to the top UFC welterweights
UFC welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley isn’t buying the hype behind Islam Makhachev’s addition to the division. Joaquin Buckley has a chance to earn a welterweight title shot with a victory this weekend in the UFC Atlanta main event.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 11
Islam Makhachev’s undefeated teammate drops lightweight return bombshell after giving up UFC belt
Islam Makhachev could return to lightweight after his crack at welterweight gold, according to one of his unbeaten gymmates. Featherweight contender Movlid Khaybulaev takes on Tae Kyun Kim in the PFL World Tournament semi-finals tomorrow night in Nashville, putting his 22-0-1 record on the line in the process.
MMA News / FirstSportz / June 11
Islam Makhachev Predicted to ‘Retire’ and ‘Duck’ Welterweight Contender after Jack Della Maddalena Superfight
The UFC welterweight division recently saw the emergence of a new champion after Jack Della Maddalena beat Belal Muhammad. Following that, the pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev vacated his lightweight belt and decided to move up a weight class.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 9
UFC star explains how Merab Dvalishvili can surpass Islam Makhachev and Jon Jones on the pound-for-pound list
Merab Dvalishvili could be in the pound-for-pound mix after a dominant performance at UFC 316. While he may have had to wait a while for his opportunity last year, Dvalishvili is certainly making the most of his chance to build a strong legacy on the bantamweight throne.
MMA News / FirstSportz / June 6
'The Result Will Be The Same!' Ilia Topuria Has Bold Take Already on First Possible Title Defense After Charles Oliveira
Should Arman Tsarukyan or Paddy Pimblett be next if Ilia Topuria snags gold during the International Fight Week PPV this month? He fights Charles Oliveria atop the UFC 317 PPV main event for the vacant 155-pound gold.
MMA News / The SportsRush / June 4
‘Can Sub Jones & Aspinall’: Islam Makhachev Humbled as UFC Light Heavyweight Has More Top-Contenders Beaten on His Resume
Currently occupying the #1 spot in the pound-for-pound rankings, UFC fans would be forgiven for naming Islam Makhachev as their UFC GOAT or, at the very least, the greatest MMA fighter in the world right now.
MMA News / The SportsRush / June 4
After Whopping $26.8 Million Business in Newark, Dana White & Co. Vows Record-Breaking Economic Impact With UFC 316
Ahead of their flagship return to ‘The Garden State’ this weekend, the UFC has lauded their own record-breaking business in Newark, following a more than profitable event in the region last year.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 4
Sean O’Malley says UFC star is ‘tied’ with Islam Makhachev as the pound-for-pound number one
UFC 316 headliner Sean O’Malley thinks the pound-for-pound mountain has more than one man at the summit. Not many debates consistently stir the discussion in mixed martial arts and the UFC quite like the pound-for-pound debate.
MMA News / FirstSportz / June 3
Sean O’Malley Snubs Jon Jones and Suggests Islam Makhachev to Share P4P Spot with Ilia Topuria
The new generation of UFC fighters have shown superior skill levels when compared to several legends from the previous fighting era. Fighters like Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria are complete all-rounders, dominating both in striking exchanges and on the ground effortlessly.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 3
UFC 317 preview, start time, full fight card as Ilia Topuria battles Charles Oliveira
Ilia Topuria makes the step up to Lightweight as he takes on Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC world title at UFC 317. The bout comes just months after Ilia Topuria vacated the UFC Featherweight championship after a dominant run in the division.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 2
Islam Makhachev defended by lightweight rival who insists champion didn’t duck Ilia Topuria fight
Arman Tsarukyan believes Islam Makhachev is pursuing the toughest opponent available. The UFC lightweight champion has established himself as one of the best 155lb fighters of all time in recent years.
Top UFC contender Joaquin Buckley signs off on Islam Makhachev's move to welterweight
Joaquin Buckley is under a month away from fighting Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC Atlanta. In doing so, Buckley has begun to scout out some new additions to the welterweight division, including recently-vacated former UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev.
Soccer News / The SportsRush / May 31
‘Real Madrid Fan’ Khabib Rocks PSG Colors, Islam Makhachev Joins in, as UCL Finale vs. Inter Milan Heats Up
Khabib Nurmagomedov is not a Real Madrid fan today. The former UFC champion will be donning the colors of PSG as they look to make history and get their hands on the first-ever Champions League trophy in the club’s history.
Ex-UFC champ Tony Ferguson rips former rival in defense of Islam Makhachev
Tony Ferguson has stirred the pot to rekindle an old rivalry from a fight UFC fans still wish had happened. Of course, it’s Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 31
Ilia Topuria told he needs to follow Islam Makhachev to welterweight by a UFC legend… ‘Chase him down’
Ilia Topuria should move to a third weight division if he wants to get his hands on Islam Makhachev, according to a UFC legend. With the former lightweight champion heading to welterweight rather than facing ‘El Matador’, the Spanish-Georgian now has a new challenge on his hands.
MMA News / The SportsRush / May 29
Dana White Advised Not to Do Injustice by Giving Islam Makhachev a Direct Title Shot Against JDM
UFC CEO, Dana White, has been warned against allotting soon-to-be former lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev an immediate title fight at the welterweight limit against Jack Della Maddalena.
MMA News / FirstSportz / May 29
Jon Jones and Nate Diaz Make Worrying Confession on Current Generation of UFC
UFC is currently transitioning into a new era, with hungry young fighters emerging weekly and reshaping the entire competitive landscape. Most legendary veterans who dominated the past decade have either retired gracefully or are completing their final runs in the octagon now.
MMA News / FirstSportz / May 29
Khabib or Islam Makhachev? Tony Ferguson Claims Protege ‘Better’ Than Master with Stunning Praise
Following Khabib Nurmagomedov’s early UFC retirement, Islam Makhachev stepped up and filled the enormous void with unwavering conviction. He carried the Dagestani fighting legacy, capturing the UFC lightweight title and rising as the pound-for-pound king among elite fighters.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 28
Long-time UFC rival of Khabib Nurmagomedov makes huge claim ahead of Islam Makhachev’s 170lb debut
UFC legend Tony Ferguson has offered his thoughts on Islam Makhachev’s impending move up to welterweight. Throughout his long tenure in the UFC, which ended in a horrendous eight-fight losing streak, Tony Ferguson‘s biggest rivalry was with Khabib Nurmagomedov, despite them having never clashed in the cage.
27-fight veteran teases 'nightmare' matchup against ex-UFC champ
With Islam Makhachev officially moving up to welterweight to try and win a second UFC title following a nearly 30-month stint as the UFC Lightweight Champion, it opens the door for new matchups to take shape.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 23
Islam Makhachev entered the UFC 10 years ago with stunning submission of 17-1 prospect
A 23-year-old Islam Makhachev made his UFC debut 10 years ago today. Over the last decade, Makhachev has proven time and time again he’s much more than Khabib Nurmagomedov’s star protege.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 23
Islam Makhachev and Team Khabib Mocked by UFC Veteran in Fiery Response
In the pursuit of UFC history, not everyone is applauding from the sidelines. Islam Makhachev is officially moving up to welterweight in a bid to become a two-division champion.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 22
Islam Makhachev Issues Scathing Response to UFC Veteran: ‘Average Athletes Chase Hype, Not Greatness’
Islam Makhachev is eyeing a new challenge—and a second belt. The reigning lightweight king has set his sights on welterweight gold in a bid to join the exclusive double champ club.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 20
Former UFC champion: 'Islam Makhachev surpassed Khabib Nurmagomedov'
Has Islam Makhachev surpassed his coach Khabib Nurmagomedov's accomplishments in the lightweight division? Former UFC featherweight titleholder Aljamain Sterling believes he has. "Islam is one of the greatest lightweights of all time, in my opinion.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 20
UFC Signs MMA Fighter With Khabib and Islam Makhachev’s Coach in His Corner
The UFC has added a new fighter to its lightweight division with the signing of Tofiq Musayev. The 35-year-old is a knockout artist and has a reputation
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 19
UFC Legends Slam Islam Makhachev After Vacating Lightweight Title to Pursue Gold at 170-pounds
(Instagram: dinamo_mx and islam_makhachev) Islam Makhachev has officially vacated his UFC lightweight title to pursue history as a two-division champion.
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