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In the midst of a press conference for the forthcoming super fight between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski, Dana White made a gaffe when he forgot Islam’s name.  #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/kkEUkrbu5S — Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) February 5, 2023 On February 12 at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, a bout between Islam Makhachev and … Read more

Islam Makhachev, who is the current lightweight champion of the UFC, has his sights set on moving up to the welterweight class if he is able to successfully defend his title. Makhachev faced Charles Oliveira in his first title bout, which took place in October 2022 at UFC 280. Makhachev won the fight in a … Read more

The term appropriate enough to coin the fight between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski is a ‘Battle for the Ages’. There are so much hype, so many questions, so much glory, such high potential, and such high tensions yet, the UFC president Dana White doesn’t seem very interested in promoting the fight according to the … Read more

It’s literally going to go ‘down’ at the ‘down under’ come February 12th in Perth, Australia where Alexander Volkanovski takes on Islam Makhachev. Islam Makhachev has been seen taking occasional jabs at his opponent but Alex has been pretty serious with the clap backs. Now that the UFC 284 Alexander Volkanovski vs Islam Makhachev is … Read more

Around two weeks left till the Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski fight and opinions are pouring in from all over. The two champions have already faced off and look ready to duke things out. UFC Lightweight contender Beneil Dariush recently was talking to Michael Bisping when he was asked to deliver his evaluation on Makhachev. … Read more

We come to this world alone and in death, we also go solo. In the meantime, we establish a family and gain some friends to help us cruise through this short life. The current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has matured enough to understand this harsh truth of life as his long-time teammate Khabib ‘The Eagle’ … Read more

Islam Makhachev first appeared at the UFC in May 2015; lost only once against Adriano Martins, but after that, he never lost a bout in the biggest MMA promotion in the world. In his last fight, this Dagestani superstar defeated the Brazilian, Charles Oliveira, which earned him the UFC lightweight title. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM2pd_4DtfE On the same … Read more

The Australians and New Zealanders will probably remember the UFC 284 fight card for the sheer number of representatives from both regions entering the event. From the title fight to the bottom of the roster, it’s a celebration of many fighters from the Aussie and Kiwi ethnicity. Now Tyson Pedro will get a chance to … Read more

Bryce Mitchell took a dig at the current UFC featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski, as the Australian has stated that there is a lack of quality title contenders in the 145-pound weight division.  “I’ve proved that I’m gonna be active. I want to fight every few months. I didn’t put myself in a position to make … Read more