WOW: Islam Makhachev reveals what went wrong before ... “I lose couple of times, not MMA, this is combat sambo. I’m 17-years-old, my opponent was 24. I’m young guy; I lost because the ...

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 now faces Renato Moicano ... landing 14 in five UFC fights. The multi-time Sambo champion has been out of action for a while, as he could not secure a fight in 2024 and only ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov never planned to coach, but losing his father changed his perspective. But he won't stay for long. Here's why the best camp in MMA will need a new coach soon.

His fighting style is heavily influenced by wrestling, judo, and combat sambo ... and cornered fighters like Islam Makhachev, who's the current UFC Lightweight Champion, as of January 15, 2025.

Islam Makhachev, UFC champion ... At 18, he went into the Russian military, where he learned sambo, a form of hand-to-hand combat, and judo. His coaches and mentors were, in Khabib's words ...

Meheula went 3-0 in 2024, earning stoppage wins across three different weight classes (bantamweight, featherweight and lightweight). “The Disciple” headlines a Fierce Fighting Championships show on ...

In the main event, reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev defends his title against Arman Tsarukyan. Makhachev, a southpaw, is renowned for his mastery in Combat Sambo and Judo, seamlessly ...

The main event will see lightweight kingpin Islam Makhachev defend his title ... the top of the bantamweight rankings. Something the combat sambo specialist and champion possesses is striking ...