Islam Makhachev
25 stories covering Islam Makhachev — news, results and analysis.
Islam Makhachev Pegs Usman Nurmagomedov's UFC Move at 90%
The welterweight champ says his cousin has outgrown Bellator's lightweight scene — and puts the odds of a UFC signing at 90%.
Sep 10, 2026
Ian Machado Garry Wants Makhachev Rematch: 'I Beat Him Right Now'
The No. 1 welterweight dropped a decision to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 in August. He's convinced a rerun ends differently — and he wants it yesterday.
Sep 6, 2026
Tsarukyan Wants Five Lightweight Title Defenses to Top Makhachev
The #2 lightweight says he'll chase at least five defenses to break Islam Makhachev's divisional record — but first he has Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 on Sept. 19.
Sep 1, 2026
Makhachev and Belal Rally Behind Umar Nurmagomedov After Brutal KO Loss
The bantamweight #3 dropped only his second pro loss in 22 fights, and the Dagestani camp closed ranks fast to defend one of their quietest names.
Aug 31, 2026
Makhachev Says He's Got 'At Least 3' Big Fights Left After UFC 330 Record
Islam Makhachev broke the UFC's consecutive-wins record at UFC 330 — and admits beating Ian Machado Garry was tougher than he planned.
Aug 25, 2026
Carlos Prates Wants Makhachev First, Then Promises to KO Morales
The No. 2 welterweight says he'll finish undefeated Michael Morales inside a round — but only after he gets his crack at Islam Makhachev's belt.
Aug 21, 2026
Carlos Prates Says the UFC Promised Him Next Shot at Islam Makhachev
Prates claims a new deal locks in a title fight against the 17-fight winning machine — while Michael Morales gets bumped despite serving as UFC 330 backup.
Aug 19, 2026
Carlos Prates Wants Makhachev, Promises to Bring the Belt to Brazil
Riding a 19-KO résumé and the No. 2 welterweight ranking, Prates says he'll knock out a champion who's lost once in 30 fights.
Aug 18, 2026
Makhachev outpoints Machado Garry to defend welterweight crown at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev takes a clean five-round unanimous decision in Philly to move to 29-1, while Mackenzie Dern grinds out her own 25-minute win.
Aug 16, 2026
Ian Machado Garry Warns Michael Morales After UFC 330 Loss to Makhachev
Fresh off a five-round title loss, the #1 welterweight (17-2) cornered undefeated Michael Morales backstage with a blunt message: back up the trash talk.
Aug 16, 2026
Makhachev vs Garry: One Win From UFC's Longest Winning Streak
Islam Makhachev sits tied with Anderson Silva at 16 straight UFC wins. Beat Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 and the record is his alone.
Aug 15, 2026
McGregor Backs Ian Machado Garry to Dethrone Makhachev at UFC 330
Notorious is picking the No. 1 welterweight (17-1) to stop the pound-for-pound king with a late high kick. The betting markets disagree.
Aug 14, 2026
Makhachev vs Machado Garry: Weights Are In for UFC 330 in Philly
The 28-1 welterweight champ and the No. 1 contender both hit the mark ahead of Saturday's title fight at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Aug 14, 2026
Machado Garry Meets Makhachev, Robertson Chases Canadian History at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev drags a 16-fight win streak into his first 170-pound defense, while Gillian Robertson eyes Canada's first UFC title since GSP.
Aug 12, 2026
Ian Machado Garry Shrugs Off Critics Before UFC 330 Title Shot
The Irishman challenges pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev this Saturday in Philadelphia — and says the boos and backlash mean nothing to him.
Aug 11, 2026
Makhachev Puts 16-Fight Streak on the Line vs Machado Garry at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev headlines a two-title card in Philadelphia this Saturday, facing #1 welterweight Ian Machado Garry (17-1) with a 16-fight win streak on the table.
Aug 10, 2026
Makhachev vs Garry: Can 'The Future' Topple P4P's Last Man Standing?
Three of February's top-four pound-for-pound fighters have already lost in 2026. Islam Makhachev, welterweight champ and 10-1 opponent Ian Machado Garry, are next up at UFC 330.
Aug 9, 2026
Darren Till Calls Ian Garry 'Fake' as UFC 330 Title Shot Looms
The 17-1 Irishman is the latest UFC star to draw public heat from a fellow fighter, days before challenging Islam Makhachev for welterweight gold.
Aug 5, 2026
Oliveira Backs Ian Machado Garry to End Makhachev's Reign at UFC 330
Charles Oliveira says his Chute Boxe teammate has a 'very good chance' of derailing Islam Makhachev's 16-fight streak in Philadelphia on Aug. 15.
Aug 3, 2026
Usman Nurmagomedov Dares Archie Colgan to Test His Wrestling
The PFL lightweight king fights out his contract Friday against the No. 1 contender — and won't rule out a UFC jump afterward.
Jul 30, 2026
Makhachev Admits He Felt Bad Watching McGregor's Knee Give Out
The welterweight champ expected Holloway to win — just not inside 69 seconds. McGregor's ACL tear pushes his return to 2027.
Jul 30, 2026
Brendan Schaub Tells Ian Garry to 'Shut Up and Fight' Before UFC 330
Schaub calls Garry a stylistic nightmare for Islam Makhachev but says his pre-fight PR is 'so bad' ahead of the Aug. 15 welterweight title fight.
Jul 29, 2026
Makhachev's Plan for Ian Garry at UFC 330: Chase Him, Then Choke Him
The No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter says he's been running in camp to prep for Garry's movement — and he's not buying the Oliveira connection.
Jul 27, 2026
Makhachev's Coach Says 21-0 Usman Nurmagomedov Beats Every UFC Lightweight
Javier Mendez claims the PFL champ tops the entire 155-pound field — with one exception. Nurmagomedov could hit free agency August 1.
Jul 27, 2026
Bryce Mitchell Rips Ian Machado Garry With 'Three Strikes' Before UFC 330
The #1 welterweight faces champ Islam Makhachev (27-1) on Aug 15, but it's a podcast interview — not the fight — drawing Bryce Mitchell's fire.
Jul 24, 2026