Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺

Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, mentored by Khabib Nurmagomedov, dominates with elite grappling and sambo. Holding the UFC title since 2022, he’s defended it multiple times, showcasing relentless pressure and submission mastery. His 26-1 record includes wins over Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier. A Dagestani star, Makhachev’s calm demeanor and technical prowess make him a fan favorite, with a growing legacy as one of MMA’s best. Ranked #1 pound-for-pound in 2025.

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UFC Ilia Topuria 🇪🇸 Charles Oliveira 🇧🇷 Alexander Volkanovski 🇦🇺 Max Holloway 🇺🇸 Michael Chandler 🇺🇸 Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺

UFC 317 Showdown: Topuria vs Oliveira Lightweight Title Clash

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UFC Ilia Topuria 🇪🇸 Charles Oliveira 🇧🇷 Alexandre Pantoja 🇧🇷 Paddy Pimblett 🇬🇧 Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺 Kai Kara-France 🇳🇿

Ilia Topuria Shines at UFC 317 Post-Fight Press Conference Highlights

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UFC Ilia Topuria 🇪🇸 Charles Oliveira 🇧🇷 Paddy Pimblett 🇬🇧 Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺

Ilia Topuria Dominates Lightweight Division at UFC 317!

Islam Makhachev and Chael Sonnen Clash in Heated Exchange on UFC Show post image
Good Guy Bad Guy Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺 Chael Sonnen 🇺🇸 Beneil Dariush 🇺🇸

Islam Makhachev and Chael Sonnen Clash in Heated Exchange on UFC Show

Chael Sonnen Slams Islam Makhachev's Move Up as Cowardice on ESPN MMA post image
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Chael Sonnen Slams Islam Makhachev's Move Up as Cowardice on ESPN MMA

Jack Della Maddalena Talks UFC Title Win and Makhachev Challenge on Ariel Helwani Show post image
Ariel Helwani Jack Della Maddalena 🇦🇺 Belal Muhammad 🇺🇸 Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺 Sean Brady 🇺🇸 Ian Garry 🇮🇪

Jack Della Maddalena Talks UFC Title Win and Makhachev Challenge on Ariel Helwani Show

Sean Brady Targets Ian Garry on The Ariel Helwani Show After UFC 315 post image
Ariel Helwani Sean Brady 🇺🇸 Ian Machado Garry 🇮🇪 Jack Della Maddalena 🇦🇺 Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺

Sean Brady Targets Ian Garry on The Ariel Helwani Show After UFC 315

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Jaxxon Podcast Ilia Topuria 🇪🇸 Alexander Volkanovski 🇦🇺 Max Holloway 🇺🇸 Conor McGregor 🇮🇪 Dustin Poirier 🇺🇸 Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺

JAXXON Podcast: MMA News Hour with Rampage and Bear Breakdown

Islam Makhachev vs. Justin Gaethje: Is the Fight Confirmed on Good Guy Bad Guy? post image
Good Guy Bad Guy Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺 Justin Gaethje 🇺🇸

Islam Makhachev vs. Justin Gaethje: Is the Fight Confirmed on Good Guy Bad Guy?

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Good Guy Bad Guy Ilia Topuria 🇪🇸 Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺

Ilia Topuria's Bold Lightweight Move Sparks Debate on Good Guy / Bad Guy

Ian Garry Fires Up on The Ariel Helwani Show Over UFC Title Shot Snub post image
Ariel Helwani Ian Machado Garry 🇮🇪 Carlos Prates 🇧🇷 Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺 Belal Muhammad 🇺🇸

Ian Garry Fires Up on The Ariel Helwani Show Over UFC Title Shot Snub

Ariel Helwani Show: Decoding Islam Makhachev's Next UFC Lightweight Fight post image
Ariel Helwani Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺 Ilia Topuria 🇪🇸

Ariel Helwani Show: Decoding Islam Makhachev's Next UFC Lightweight Fight

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Ariel Helwani Charles Oliveira 🇧🇷 Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺

Charles Oliveira Clashes with Ilia Topuria on The Ariel Helwani Show

Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria: Is Fear a Factor in UFC Lightweight Clash? post image
Good Guy Bad Guy Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺 Ilia Topuria 🇪🇸 Bo Nickal 🇺🇸 Reinier de Ridder 🇳🇱

Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria: Is Fear a Factor in UFC Lightweight Clash?

Mauricio Ruffy Targets Islam Makhachev After UFC 313 Knockout on Ariel Helwani Show post image
Ariel Helwani Mauricio Ruffy 🇧🇷 Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺

Mauricio Ruffy Targets Islam Makhachev After UFC 313 Knockout on Ariel Helwani Show

Islam Makhachev Crowned Pound-for-Pound King on Good Guy Bad Guy post image
Good Guy Bad Guy Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺 Merab Dvalishvili 🇬🇪 Jiri Prochazka 🇨🇿

Islam Makhachev Crowned Pound-for-Pound King on Good Guy Bad Guy

UFC 311 Embedded Vlog Series Episode 6: Weigh-In Drama Unfolds post image
UFC Embedded Umar Nurmagomedov 🇷🇺 Payton Talbott 🇺🇸 Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺 Jiri Prochazka 🇨🇿

UFC 311 Embedded Vlog Series Episode 6: Weigh-In Drama Unfolds

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UFC Embedded Renato Moicano 🇧🇷 Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺 Payton Talbott 🇺🇸 Reinier de Ridder 🇳🇱

UFC 311 Embedded Vlog Series: Episode 5 Highlights and Media Day Moments

UFC 311 Breakdown: Makhachev's Legacy and Epic Fights Previewed post image
Good Guy Bad Guy Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺 Khabib Nurmagomedov 🇷🇺 Merab Dvalishvili 🇬🇪 Umar Nurmagomedov 🇷🇺

UFC 311 Breakdown: Makhachev's Legacy and Epic Fights Previewed

UFC 311 Embedded Vlog Series: Episode 4 Behind-the-Scenes Action post image
UFC Embedded Beneil Dariush 🇺🇸 Jamahal Hill 🇺🇸 Jiri Prochazka 🇨🇿 Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺

UFC 311 Embedded Vlog Series: Episode 4 Behind-the-Scenes Action

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UFC Embedded Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺 Renato Moicano 🇧🇷 Arman Tsarukyan 🇺🇸 Kevin Holland 🇺🇸

UFC 311 Embedded Vlog Series: Episode 2 Behind-the-Scenes Action

Islam Makhachev vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov: Lightweight GOAT Debate Heats Up post image
Good Guy Bad Guy Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺 Khabib Nurmagomedov 🇷🇺

Islam Makhachev vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov: Lightweight GOAT Debate Heats Up

UFC 311 Embedded Vlog Series: Episode 1 Behind-the-Scenes Action post image
UFC Embedded Kevin Holland 🇺🇸 Renato Moicano 🇧🇷 Merab Dvalishvili 🇬🇪 Jiri Prochazka 🇨🇿 Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺

UFC 311 Embedded Vlog Series: Episode 1 Behind-the-Scenes Action

MMA's Top 2025 Hypotheticals: Jones vs. Aspinall and McGregor’s Return post image
Good Guy Bad Guy Jon Jones 🇺🇸 Tom Aspinall 🇬🇧 Conor McGregor 🇮🇪 Alex Pereira 🇧🇷 Islam Makhachev 🇷🇺

MMA's Top 2025 Hypotheticals: Jones vs. Aspinall and McGregor’s Return