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Islam Makhachev

UFC Fight Night: Carlos Prates vs. Jack Della Maddalena — Date, Time, How to Watch

Apr 29, 2026 @ 7:43pm
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Athlon Sports

Former champion Jack Della Maddalena faces the surging knockout artist Carlos Prates for the main event of UFC Perth.

Read moreUFC Fight Night: Carlos Prates vs. Jack Della Maddalena — Date, Time, How to Watch

Islam Makhachev Praised as ‘GOAT’ by Rival Carlos Prates

Apr 29, 2026 @ 2:05pm
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Heavy

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev was praised as the “GOAT” in mixed martial arts by divisional rival Carlos Prates. Makhachev was 16-1 in the UFC lightweight division and the reigning, defending 155 lbs champion before vacating his belt last year and moving up in weight to chase a second title. He then defeated Jack Della […] The post Islam Makhachev Praised as ‘GOAT’ by Rival Carlos Prates appeared first on HEAVY.

Read moreIslam Makhachev Praised as ‘GOAT’ by Rival Carlos Prates

Khamzat Chimaev Names Islam Makhachev, Ilia Topuria And Arman Tsarukyan As Complete Fighters

Apr 29, 2026 @ 11:43am
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Total Pro Sports

Khamzat Chimaev named Islam Makhachev, Ilia Topuria, and Arman Tsarukyan among the most complete fighters in MMA, praising their all-around abilities.

Read moreKhamzat Chimaev Names Islam Makhachev, Ilia Topuria And Arman Tsarukyan As Complete Fighters

Carlos Prates Hails Islam Makhachev As GOAT, Points To Double Champ Run

Apr 29, 2026 @ 11:27am
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Total Pro Sports

Carlos Prates called Islam Makhachev the MMA GOAT, pointing to his double champion achievements and continued dominance as proof of his greatness.

Read moreCarlos Prates Hails Islam Makhachev As GOAT, Points To Double Champ Run

Dustin Poirier Lists Top 5 UFC Lightweights of All Time

Apr 28, 2026 @ 9:08pm
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Athlon Sports

On an episode of the UFC's "Deep Waters" podcast, Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier lists his top 5 UFC lightweight fighters, omitting himself from the conversation.

Read moreDustin Poirier Lists Top 5 UFC Lightweights of All Time

UFC offered Arman Tsarukyan a fight at UFC White House event before changing their minds

Apr 28, 2026 @ 4:00pm
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Bloody Elbow

Tsarukyan was close to competing at the White House.

Read moreUFC offered Arman Tsarukyan a fight at UFC White House event before changing their minds

Ian Machado Garry teases that he has finally got the call for Islam Makhachev fight

Apr 28, 2026 @ 3:16pm
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Bloody Elbow

Ian Machado Garry’s teasing build-up for his next fight announcement seems to be coming to a head with his latest social media post. For weeks,...

Read moreIan Machado Garry teases that he has finally got the call for Islam Makhachev fight

Dustin Poirier ranks Khabib Nurmagomedov above Islam Makhachev as he lists best ever lightweights

Apr 28, 2026 @ 3:00pm
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Bloody Elbow

Dustin Poirier believes that Khabib Nurmagomedov is still the greatest lightweight of all time, even having fought Islam Makhachev. Legendary lightweight contender Poirier was thwarted...

Read moreDustin Poirier ranks Khabib Nurmagomedov above Islam Makhachev as he lists best ever lightweights

Jack Della Maddalena’s coach says UFC ignored their preferred opponent to make Carlos Prates fight

Apr 27, 2026 @ 7:00pm
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Bloody Elbow

The UFC gave Jack Della Maddalena two options for his return to the Octagon. This Saturday, Della Maddalena faces Carlos Prates in one of the...

Read moreJack Della Maddalena’s coach says UFC ignored their preferred opponent to make Carlos Prates fight

Carlos Prates plans to crash UFC 330 title fight after knocking out ‘easy’ Jack Della Maddalena

Apr 27, 2026 @ 5:00pm
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Bloody Elbow

Carlos Prates is feeling supremely confident ahead of the biggest fight of his life. The #5-ranked UFC welterweight contender will face ex-champion Jack Della Maddalena...

Read moreCarlos Prates plans to crash UFC 330 title fight after knocking out ‘easy’ Jack Della Maddalena

‘Should’ve been Ilia’… Fans push back against UFC 6 cover stars reveal with fear of the EA ‘curse’

Apr 27, 2026 @ 12:00pm
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Bloody Elbow

The next cover stars for the upcoming instalment of EA Sports’ UFC series have been announced. Earlier this month, Dana White gave an update on...

Read more‘Should’ve been Ilia’… Fans push back against UFC 6 cover stars reveal with fear of the EA ‘curse’

‘I don’t believe it’… Carlos Prates dismisses reports that Conor McGregor agreed to fight him

Apr 27, 2026 @ 10:30am
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Bloody Elbow

Carlos Prates has opened up about being linked to a massive fight with Conor McGregor. The former dual-weight UFC champion is currently looking for a...

Read more‘I don’t believe it’… Carlos Prates dismisses reports that Conor McGregor agreed to fight him

“He’s the Goat for a Reason”: Jack Della Maddalena’s Coach Admits Islam Makhachev Challenge After Dominant Loss

Apr 27, 2026 @ 8:40am
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Total Pro Sports

Jack Della Maddalena’s coach didn’t hold back when discussing Islam Makhachev, calling him “the GOAT for a reason” while acknowledging the harsh reality of their stylistic matchup.

Read more“He’s the Goat for a Reason”: Jack Della Maddalena’s Coach Admits Islam Makhachev Challenge After Dominant Loss

Aljamain Sterling warns Alexander Volkanovski he presents grappling ‘problem’ that Makhachev did not

Apr 26, 2026 @ 2:00pm
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Bloody Elbow

Aljamain Sterling wants a shot at the UFC featherweight champion after recording back-to-back wins in the division. The former bantamweight king has been pursuing a...

Read moreAljamain Sterling warns Alexander Volkanovski he presents grappling ‘problem’ that Makhachev did not

Islam Makhachev’s likely next opponent clarified as Michael Morales ruled out despite recent tease

Apr 25, 2026 @ 4:00pm
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Bloody Elbow

Morales has been ruled out.

Read moreIslam Makhachev’s likely next opponent clarified as Michael Morales ruled out despite recent tease

Jack Della Maddalena Admits He Wasn’t at His Best in Loss to Islam Makhachev

Apr 25, 2026 @ 12:48pm
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Total Pro Sports

Jack Della Maddalena said he wasn’t at his best during his loss to Islam Makhachev, acknowledging mistakes and focusing on improvements moving forward.

Read moreJack Della Maddalena Admits He Wasn’t at His Best in Loss to Islam Makhachev

Jack Della Maddalena Says Beating Islam Makhachev in a Rematch Is Still His Biggest Goal

Apr 25, 2026 @ 8:09am
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Total Pro Sports

Jack Della Maddalena says his ultimate goal is rematching Islam Makhachev and proving he can make the right adjustments.

Read moreJack Della Maddalena Says Beating Islam Makhachev in a Rematch Is Still His Biggest Goal

Islam Makhachev puts emphasis on the UFC in response to Ian Machado Garry saying he turned fight down

Apr 24, 2026 @ 9:00pm
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Bloody Elbow

Islam Makhachev claims that he’s waiting for the phone to ring and confirm his next fight. Following the announcement of UFC 330 in August, it...

Read moreIslam Makhachev puts emphasis on the UFC in response to Ian Machado Garry saying he turned fight down

Justin Gaethje reveals his side of Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev’s UFC White House dispute

Apr 24, 2026 @ 7:00pm
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Bloody Elbow

Justin Gaethje could have been the odd man out – but has ended up as the big winner in the UFC White House main event...

Read moreJustin Gaethje reveals his side of Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev’s UFC White House dispute

Ian Machado Garry Takes Shot At Islam Makhachev, Says He’s Been Ready Since May

Apr 24, 2026 @ 1:05pm
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Total Pro Sports

Ian Machado Garry says he has been ready since May and calls out Islam Makhachev over changing timelines and delays

Read moreIan Machado Garry Takes Shot At Islam Makhachev, Says He’s Been Ready Since May

Michael Morales hints at successful meeting with Hunter Campbell days after Islam Makhachev’s tease

Apr 24, 2026 @ 12:00pm
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Bloody Elbow

Could Michael Morales be the first to challenge the new UFC welterweight champion? The undefeated contender has been one of the leading names in the...

Read moreMichael Morales hints at successful meeting with Hunter Campbell days after Islam Makhachev’s tease

Islam Makhachev Implies Change of Plan For First 170 LB Title Defense Date

Apr 23, 2026 @ 4:26pm
Combat SportsMMA
Heavy

Islam Makhachev last featured in the Octagon back at UFC 322, where he produced a dominant, if perhaps slightly unexciting display against former champion Jack Della Maddalena to claim the 170 lb title. Makhachev’s hand injury prevented him from appearing at the much-talked about UFC White House card, styled as UFC Freedom 250, where reports […] The post Islam Makhachev Implies Change of Plan For First 170 LB Title Defense Date appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreIslam Makhachev Implies Change of Plan For First 170 LB Title Defense Date

Ilia Topuria backed to withstand Islam Makhachev’s takedown attempts by Georges St-Pierre’s coach

Apr 23, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Combat SportsMMA
Bloody Elbow

Islam Makhachev has been warned that his main weapon could be stifled by Ilia Topuria in their potential super-fight. Talk of the Dagestani and Spanish...

Read moreIlia Topuria backed to withstand Islam Makhachev’s takedown attempts by Georges St-Pierre’s coach

Arman Tsarukyan’s plan to move down to 145lbs branded ‘ridiculous’ by Kamaru Usman

Apr 23, 2026 @ 1:00pm
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Bloody Elbow

This would be a crazy move.

Read moreArman Tsarukyan’s plan to move down to 145lbs branded ‘ridiculous’ by Kamaru Usman
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