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Islam Makhachev

3 stories covering Islam Makhachev — news, results and analysis.

Islam Makhachev celebrates a UFC victory inside the octagon
UFC

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

Islam Makhachev, whose coach Javier Mendez has backed teammate Usman Nurmagomedov to beat the UFC lightweight division
UFC

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

An empty UFC-style octagon under arena lighting ahead of a title fight
UFC

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