Chael Sonnen, Daniel Cormier encourage UFC champ Islam Makhachev to take ‘heel’ turn
Chael Sonnen and Daniel Cormier suggest a way UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev can become one of the prmotion's biggest draws. Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) has already tied the UFC divisional record for most title defenses at three after submitting Dustin Poi MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos
Ray Longo ponders UFC’s ‘favoritism’ toward Islam Makhachev, other champs in Aljamain Sterling’s quick turnaround
Ray Longo takes exception with the way he thinks the UFC has treated bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling compared to other champs. MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos
Video: Is Islam Makhachev the new pound-for-pound king over Alexander Volkanovski?
With his win over pound-for-pound No. 1 Alexander Makhachev at UFC 284 in Australia, is Islam Makhachev the new best fighter in the world? MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos
Can Makhachev follow Nurmagomedov’s lead?
Islam Makhachev has long had world-class talent, but he needs to step up on Saturday when he meets Alexander Volkanovski for the lightweight title. MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos
Yair Rodriguez: ‘It would be in my benefit’ for Alexander Volkanovski to beat Islam Makhachev at UFC 284
Yair Rodriguez explains why he wants to see Alexander Volkanovski victorious. MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos
Russia’s Makhachev ousts MMA lightweight king Oliveira
Islam Makhachev has always moved like a champion and on Saturday at UFC 280 the Russian became one, dethroning the man who had previously been considered the lightweight king, Charles Oliveira, via second-round submission. Boxing on Yahoo! Sports – News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games
Makhachev proves why he may be UFC’s best
Saturday's was a passing of the torch. The pressure is only going to ramp up, but get familiar with Islam Makhachev. He’s going to be at or near the top for a long time. MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos
Why it’s tough to bet on dominant Makhachev
It's not hard to predict how Islam Makhachev's fights are going to end. He'll most likely win. The problem is the sports books make you pay dearly for it. MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos
UFC on ESPN 26 results: Islam Makhachev overwhelms, taps Thiago Moises in fourth round
Check out how the main event of UFC on ESPN 26 unfolded between Islam Makhachev and Thiago Moises. MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos