Islam Makhachev ... lightweight champion, Makhachev holds submission wins over Charles Oliveira, Dustin Poirier and now Moicano. The Dagestani fighter has declared Sambo as the superior grappling ...

Back in 2014, Islam Makhachev was competing in Combat Sambo and had just won the Russian National Championship when doctors identified that he was suffering from a heart condition. “I started ...

Enter Islam Makhachev, his protégé ... In 2014, he made his mark in the Russian National Combat Sambo Championship by winning the -74 kg division. A feat he would repeat in 2016 and which ...

Islam Makhachev is undoubtedly one of the most complete fighters in the current UFC roster. His skill set lies in his world-class grappling, dominant control, and elite Sambo skills within MMA.

At UFC 311, Islam Makhachev now faces Renato Moicano on just a few hours’ notice. Is there a path to victory for the new ...

Former fighter-turned-analyst Chael Sonnen thinks the UFC has a big decision to make regarding lightweight kingpin Islam ...

Islam Makhachev, the reigning UFC lightweight ... His journey in combat sports began with a victory at the World Sambo Championship, showcasing his talent at a young age in the martial arts ...

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria sees two viable options for his next fight. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is coming off ...

Makhachev’s ability to adapt seamlessly to a last-second opponent change was on full display at UFC 311. UFC CEO Dana White ...

Nearly five years after their first fight, Islam Makhachev will look to win for a second time over Arman Tsarukyan. Their first bout was close, closer than people realize. Although Makhachev was ...

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