The brotherly sacrifice that helped make Islam Makhachev a UFC champion

In Dagestan, home to the world’s best fighters, the Makhachevs couldn’t afford to send both boys to train with a legend.

Islam Makhachev retakes UFC’s P4P crown from Ilia Topuria after UFC 322 masterclass

Following a dominant showing at UFC 322, Islam Makhachev once again sits atop the UFC’s official pound-for-pound rankings.

Ian Machado Garry sees 'obvious gaps' in UFC champ Islam Makhachev

Machado Garry (16-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) will look to stake his claim at a title shot when he takes on former champion Belal ...

Kamaru Usman CAN'T be next for Islam Makhachev, can he? Belal Muhammad's WILD comments, UFC Qatar preview | The Boys in the Back | November 20, 2025

The Boys in the Back kick off the show with news and notes, including a UFC Qatar shakeup, Ryan Garcia's next fight, and a ...
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Arman Tsarukyan reveals what must happen before he follows Islam Makhachev up to welterweight

Tsarukyan watched on this past Saturday as Islam Makhachev dominated Jack Della Maddalena to become welterweight king after ...

Islam Makhachev's coach explains why Team Khabib attacked Dillon Danis

A huge melee broke out at the start of Saturday's pay-per-view main card at Madison Square Garden between members of Khabib ...

Is Ian Garry Georgia bound? ‘The Future’ enlists Dagestan’s rival country to beat Islam Makhachev

Ireland tried. Australia tried. And now it’s Georgia’s turn to try and solve the puzzle that is Dagestani wrestling in MMA.