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How Islam Makhachev Became One of the UFC's Most Dominant Champions

How Islam Makhachev Became One of the UFC's Most Dominant Champions

Exploring the origins, mentorship, and suffocating fighting style that propelled Islam Makhachev to the top of the UFC as a two-division champion.
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Morning Report | Chael Sonnen calls Ian Machado Garry ‘the perfect bad guy’

Morning Report | Chael Sonnen calls Ian Machado Garry ‘the perfect bad guy’

Chael Sonnen gives Ian Machado Garry the heel stamp of approval
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Why Ian Machado Garry Is One of the UFC's Most Intriguing Contenders

Why Ian Machado Garry Is One of the UFC's Most Intriguing Contenders

Beyond his flawless record, Ian Machado Garry's blend of technical skill and a polarizing personality makes him a must-watch fighter in the UFC.
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Ian Machado Garry argues he's faced tougher competition than Islam Makhachev

Ian Machado Garry argues he's faced tougher competition than Islam Makhachev

Is Ian Machado Garry correct? Does his strength of schedule, in fact, trump UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev's?
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Dana White explains why he’s not ready to crown Islam Makhachev as the GOAT just yet

Dana White explains why he’s not ready to crown Islam Makhachev as the GOAT just yet

Dana White says he’s not ready to proclaim Islam Makhchev as the greatest of all time just yet
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Dana White Holds Off on Declaring Islam Makhachev as UFC's Greatest of All Time

Dana White Holds Off on Declaring Islam Makhachev as UFC's Greatest of All Time

Dana White Holds Off on Declaring Islam Makhachev as UFC's Greatest of All Time
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Ian Machado Garry disses Islam Makhachev’s resume: ‘My opponents were more difficult’

Ian Machado Garry disses Islam Makhachev’s resume: ‘My opponents were more difficult’

Ian Machado Garry will face the toughest test of his MMA career when he faces Islam Makhachev in the main event of UFC 330. Or will he? According to Garry, he’s already fighting more elite competition than Makhachev has over the past couple of years. Could this be an easier fight for Garry than we’re […]
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Why Islam Makhachev's Fight IQ Sets Him Apart From Other Champions

Why Islam Makhachev's Fight IQ Sets Him Apart From Other Champions

Dominant UFC champion Islam Makhachev wins with more than just power. We break down the elite fight IQ that truly separates him from other MMA legends.
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UFC 330 broadcast team revealed with usual trio calling Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry main event

UFC 330 broadcast team revealed with usual trio calling Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry main event

Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier, and Jon Anik handle the TV broadcast at UFC 330
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UFC 330 roundtable: Is Islam Makhachev the next pound-for-pound great to fall?

UFC 330 roundtable: Is Islam Makhachev the next pound-for-pound great to fall?

Islam Makhachev looks to avoid major upset at UFC 330
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Ian Machado Garry explains why he puts Islam Makhachev on a ‘pedestal’ ahead of UFC 330 showdown

Ian Machado Garry explains why he puts Islam Makhachev on a ‘pedestal’ ahead of UFC 330 showdown

Ian Machado Garry wants to become champion by beating the best fighter on planet Earth
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‘UFC 330 Countdown: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry’ video

‘UFC 330 Countdown: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry’ video

Watch Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry’s journey to UFC 330