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 ...

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.

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, 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 ...

Islam Makhachev seems to be a busy man at the moment. After his blowout victory over Renato Moicano, it looks like the floodgates have opened. Looking at Makhachev’s sheer dominance, there have ...

When Islam Makhachev retained his lightweight title in dominant fashion in January, UFC president Dana White declared him the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the organisation. The 33-year ...

Islam Makhachev left many scratching their heads with his bold claim on being able to move up to 185 pounds and win a title.

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 ...

Khabib and Islam are like ... the biggest fights in combat sports historyCredit: GETTY He finished undefeated with a 29-0-0 record in MMA, passing the torch to protege Makhachev who has been ...