Apr 27, 2015 · I wrote something about Makhachev's kicking tactics and the openings in Volkanovski's game that allowed them to work. When the first fight between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski wrapped up, everyone was already thinking about the rematch. Not only was it wonderfully competitive, but...

Apr 8, 2025 · Islam did kind of say, " your job as champ is to just fight who the ufc gives you bro" lol, so I can see where merab is coming from. However, Topuria is not a top contender at LW. I understand this ruffles some ilia fans feathers, but he simply isn't.

Jul 15, 2021 · Islam fights with more finesse. Khabib makes more mistakes but gives less breathing room for his opponents to take advantage. Hes also more unorthodox with his striking which adds to his unpredictability while Islam has a more predictable meat and potatoes style of striking. Islam also had a much better resume before coming to the UFC.

Oct 20, 2004 · Meanwhile, Charles Oliveira has thrown his hat into the ring for another potential featured bout at UFC 317. Recently, reigning lightweight champ Islam Makhachev indicated that former 145-pound king Ilia Topuria should win one fight against a contender before receiving a title shot in the new weight class.

Jun 11, 2024 · Point is: Islam Makhachev is the most disgusting creature this side of an amoeba's asshole. Islam is responsible for every bad thing that has ever happened to you.

Feb 7, 2023 · Current UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev's only professional MMA loss at UFC 192 against Adriano Martins, he faces Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski This Weekend at UFC 284

Nov 23, 2013 · Does anyone know if he is formally ranked? I would assume he is a black belt. I read that he trained in Judo growing up but couldn’t find much more information. His judo is super slick and technical. Maybe it’s just a result of his high level Sambo and that’s it?

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Oct 20, 2004 · Makhachev faced Martins in his sophomore Ultimate Fighting Championship outing in 2015, when he suffered a first-round knockout loss. With Makhachev having since taken over the lightweight division, many attribute that loss to a lucky shot from Martins. However, Tsarukyan doesn’t think so after sparring with the Brazilian veteran.

Jan 12, 2025 · Islam Makhachev prefers a move up to welterweight over a clash against featherweight champ Ilia Topuria. Makhachev is scheduled to defend his lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311 on Jan. 18 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. In recent times, the Dagestani has been vocal about a move up to welterweight for a double-champ bid.