Islam Makhachev
Islam Makhachev is a professional mixed martial artist and the current UFC champion.
Notable Quotes
"I understand I'm not 28 years old; I'm 34 right now. And I don't have much time."View Story →
"Seventeen [wins] is not going to be enough. I want to be sure that nobody breaks my record so it needs to be 20 minimum."View Story →
"I hope Makhachev goes in there and manhandles him."View Story →
Related Stories
Makhachev v Machado Garry - UFC 330 fight predictions
The world of MMA deliver their predictions for Islam Makhachev's welterweight title defence against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on Saturday.
August 15, 2026Machado Garry heavily booed at UFC 330 news conference
Ian Machado Garry says fans will be chanting his name when he beats welterweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 after they relentlessly boo him at a news conference in Philadelphia.
August 14, 2026I do not have much time left in UFC - Makhachev
Islam Makhachev says he "does not have much time" left in the UFC as the Russian prepares to make the first defence of his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on Saturday.
August 13, 2026Ditcheva outclasses Kielholtz on return from injury
Dakota Ditcheva outclasses Denise Kielholtz as the Briton marks her return from injury with a comfortable win by unanimous decision at PFL New York.
August 1, 2026Machado Garry to face Makhachev for UFC title
Ian Machado Garry is set to become the first Irishman since Conor McGregor to fight for a UFC title when he faces Islam Makhachev for the welterweight belt in Philadelphia on 15 August.
June 18, 2026