Taking to X, the Irishman aimed at Nurmagomedov's friend, Islam Makhachev. Dagestan's Makhachev was pulled from his scheduled fight against Drew Dober in April 2016 after it was discovered that he ...

Back in 2014, Islam Makhachev was competing in Combat Sambo ... long enough to be picked up by USADA when Makhachev signed to fight Drew Dober in 2016. “Then it turns out that Meldonium remains ...

When it comes to ground game and wrestling, Dagestani fighters have dominated like no other, with Islam Makhachev being a prime example. Since the sport is all about showcasing skills, Team Khabib ...

Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will go for his fourth ... winning streak after a 2024 campaign that included wins over Drew Dober, Jalin Turner and Benoit Saint-Denis. As a champion with ...

The first UFC PPV event of 2025 features a showdown between Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano. Check out how to watch the action on ESPN+.

UFC President Dana White announced Friday that Islam Makhachev will defend the UFC ... beating Brad Riddell, Drew Dober, Jalin Turner and Benoît Saint-Denis. White noted that Moicano has been ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev made easy work of late-replacement opponent Renato Moicano, scoring a submission win via d’arce choke with 55 seconds left in the first round Saturday ...

Be ready Islam Makhachev, tomorrow is 'Money' time," he ... including a 3-0 run in 2024 that saw him follow a decision over Drew Dober with knockouts of Jalin Turner and Benoit Saint Denis.

Lightweight top contender Arman Tsarukyan, one-half of Saturday's UFC 311 main event, has been forced to withdraw from his title rematch against UFC champion Islam Makhachev, UFC CEO Dana White ...

Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano will face ... Benoit Saint Denis, Jalin Turner, Drew Dober, and Brad Riddell. Dvalishvili (18-4-0) looks to hold on to his belt against Nurmagomedov (18-0-0 ...