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Dustin Poirier Believes Islam Makhachev, Not Charles Oliveira, Likely Toughest Challenge
By FCF Staff
Charles Oliveira is the UFC’s reigning, lightweight champ, and has done nothing but win since 2017. But, Dustin Poirier believes his toughest test right now in the division, would likely be Islam Makhachev.
On account of Poirier’s… Read More
Islam Makhachev – Rafael dos Anjos Bout Set
By FCF Staff
Islam Makhachev won’t face a top-five ranked lightweight next, but the rising fighter will battle a former champion in Rafael dos Anjos.
Following Makhachev’s submission win over Thiago Moises last month, which was his eighth straight win,… Read More
Islam Makhachev Octagon Interview | UFC Vegas 31
Islam Makhachev Wants to “Finish” Tony Ferguson History on Behalf of Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Following his impressive win at UFC Vegas 31, Islam Makhachev reported he wants to fight Tony Ferguson, on behalf of his longtime teammate, Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Makhachev faced fellow lightweight contender, Thiago Moises on Saturday, and submitted him… Read More
UFC Vegas 31:Islam Makhachev Taps Out Thiago Moises
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Vegas 31, which took place at the Apex Facility in Las Vegas.
In the main event, Islam Makhachev submitted fellow lightweight contender, Thiago Moises, with a fourth round, rear-naked-choke.
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Islam Makhachev vs Thiago Moisés – I Fight Preview | UFC Vegas 31
Thiago Moises on Why Islam Makhachev is “Definitely Not Like” Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Islam Makhachev has long been compared to his friend and teammate, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and this has only increased since the latter and former champ retired. But, Thiago Moises, isn’t buying his next opponent is on the same level… Read More
UFC Connected: Origins: Islam Makhachev, Fighter Focus: Kevin Lee, Take 5: Vicente Luque
UFC Vegas 31 Free Fight: Islam Makhachev vs Arman Tsarukyan
Report: Islam Makhachev – Thiago Moises Bout Changed to Headliner
By FCF Staff
Due to the postponement of the Max Holloway – Yair Rodriguez fight, it’s being reported that Islam Makhachev versus Thiago Moises will now headline the UFC’s July 17 card.
Holloway and Rodriguez were originally scheduled to fight… Read More
Islam Makhachev Trashes UFC’s Top 10 Lightweights, While Confirming Thiago Moises Bout
By FCF Staff
It looks like Islam Makhachev will not be fighting a top ten ranked, UFC lightweight next, and he doesn’t sound happy about it.
Recently ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reported that the UFC is close to finalizing a bout… Read More
Islam Makhachev Hopes to “Help” Tony Ferguson Retire
By FCF Staff
After extending his winning streak to seven at UFC 259, Islam Makhachev is hoping to be the last man Tony Ferguson faces in the Octagon.
Makhachev took on Drew Dober on Saturday night and submitted the dangerous… Read More
Islam Makhachev on Why He’s “Good” With Comparisons to Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Being compared to one of the greatest fighters MMA has ever known comes with a lot of pressure and expectations. But, Islam Makhachev says he’s just fine with being compared to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Due to Makhachev’s grappling-centric approach,… Read More
In Focus: Dan Hardy | On Grappling in MMA, Charles Oliveira, Khabib Nurmagomedov & Islam Makhachev
Rafael dos Anjos Calls Out Michael Chandler, Following Islam Makhachev’s Withdrawal
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Islam Makhachev has been forced off UFC Vegas 14, Rafael dos Anjos has challenged Michael Chandler.
Dos Anjos was booked to fight Makhachev in the headliner of next Saturday’s event, but recently it… Read More
Report: Islam Makhachev Out of UFC Vegas 14 Headliner
By FCF Staff
A fight between Rafael dos Anjos and Islam Makhachev has been canceled again, as it’s being reported that the latter has withdrawn from UFC Vegas 14.
Makhachev was scheduled to fight dos Anjos in the November 14th,… Read More
Rafael dos Anjos – Islam Makhachev Changed to Five Round, Headliner
By FCF Staff
After their first, scheduled fight fell through last month, Rafael dos Anjos and Islam Makhachev are now going to fight in a five round, main event.
The two were supposed to fight at UFC 254 on October… Read More
Michael Chandler on Why It’s a “No” on Fighting Islam Makhachev at UFC 254
By FCF Staff
Michael Chandler is in Abu Dhabi this week and is prepared to step into the main event if need be, but the decorated lightweight isn’t interested in facing Islam Makhachev.
After the former Bellator champ recently signed with… Read More
Javier Mendez Understands Why Top Lightweights Don’t Want to Fight Islam Makhachev
By FCF Staff
Islam Makhachev has yet to be booked for his next fight, and American Kickboxing Academy’s striking coach, Javier Mendez, understands why.
Makhachev (18-1) is coming off a decision win over Davi Ramos at UFC 242 in September,… Read More