How Islam Makhachev feels about Shavkat Rakhmonov returning to title shot

Shavkat Rakhmonov (19-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC), who withdrew from his welterweight title fight against Belal Muhammad at UFC 315, hasn ...

UFC champ Islam Makhachev regrets not moving to welterweight earlier

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev is not looking back at lightweight. Makhachev (28-1 MMA, 17-1 UFC) dominated Jack ...
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Islam Makhachev rules one contender out of the running for the first shot at his welterweight title

Islam Makhachev snubbed all three when naming Kamaru Usman as his preferred opponent for his first defense of the ...

Islam Makhachev responds to Ian Machado Garry’s impassioned callout after UFC Qatar

Islam Makhachev has responded to Ian Machado Garry ’s impassioned callout after UFC Qatar, where the Irishman secured his ...
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Islam Makhachev convinced Conor McGregor doesn't return to MMA: 'Khabib broke his mind'

Conor McGregor swears a UFC comeback is imminent, but Islam Makhachev isn't too sure. Makhachev, who recently vacated his UFC lightweight title to challenge for the welterweight belt this Saturday at ...

Islam Makhachev eliminates one challenger from contention for next title fight

Islam Makhachev has a whole new group of contenders after his jump to welterweight. Taking the welterweight title on 15 ...
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Islam Makhachev responds to Ian Machado Garry, says Shavkat Rakhmonov ‘can’t sit out for a year’ and get title shot

With Michael Morales and Carlos Prates both getting highlight reel victories at UFC 322, Makhachev already had his eyes on them and now Ian Machado Garry is staking his claim after beating former ...