Islam Makhachev News
What's next for Islam Makhachev and Bobby Green after UFC Vegas 49?
Cole Shelton - February 28, 2022
Islam Makhachev opens as a massive favorite over both Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje
Cole Shelton - February 27, 2022
Islam Makhachev has opened as a sizeable favorite over both Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje for potential fights. Oliveira is set to defend his lightweight strap against Gaethje in the main event of UFC 274 on May 7. It’s a fascinating fight and many expect Makhachev will face whoever wins thanks to his TKO victory over Bobby Green on Saturday. Although he would be the challenger, the oddsmakers believe Makhachev beats both of them with ease.
Islam Makhachev shared some harsh words for Conor McGregor after dominating Bobby Green at UFC Vegas 49
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 27, 2022
Islam Makhachev has dismissed Conor McGregor being a potential threat to his run. Makhachev is riding a 10-fight winning streak. He extended the streak with his first-round TKO victory over Bobby Green. Many believe Makhachev is now destined to challenge the winner of Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to Islam Makhachev’s dominant win at UFC Vegas 49: “If Charles beat Justin Gaethje, it’s going to be amazing fight”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 27, 2022
Khabib Nurmagomedov believes a UFC Lightweight Title shot is next for Islam Makhachev. On Feb. 26, Makhachev shared the Octagon with Bobby Green. The 160-pound catchweight bout headlined UFC Vegas 49. Makhachev was initially set to meet Beneil Dariush but that plan was derailed after Beneil suffered an injury.
Islam Makhachev shares two demands following his impressive victory over Bobby Green at UFC Vegas 49
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 27, 2022
Islam Makhachev insists that he gets two things after his quick and emphatic victory over Bobby Green. Makhachev scored the first-round TKO victory over Green in the main event of UFC Vegas 49 on Feb. 26. This marked the 10th win in a row for the number four-ranked UFC lightweight. It is also his fourth straight finish.
Pros react after Islam Makhachev TKO's Bobby Green at UFC Vegas 49
Chris Taylor - February 26, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 49 event was headlined by a 160lbs catchweight bout between Islam Makhachev and Bobby Green. Makhachev (22-1 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since October’s UFC 267 event, where he had scored a first round submission victory over Dan Hooker. The Russian standout was riding a nine-fight winning streak, which included three-straight stoppage victories, heading into tonight’s affair.
UFC Vegas 49 Results: Islam Makhachev TKO's Bobby Green (Video)
Chris Taylor - February 26, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 49 event is headlined by a 160lbs catchweight bout between Islam Makhachev and Bobby Green. Makhachev (21-1 MMA) last competed at October’s UFC 267 event, where he scored a first round submission victory over Dan Hooker. The Russian standout is currently riding a nine-fight winning streak, which includes three-straight stoppage victories.
UFC Vegas 49: 'Makhachev vs. Green' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - February 26, 2022
The Octagon remains in Nevada for today’s UFC Vegas 49 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Bobby Green. Makhachev (21-1 MMA) last competed at October’s UFC 267 event, where he scored a first round submission victory over Dan Hooker. The Russian standout is currently riding a nine-fight winning streak, which includes three-straight stoppage victories.
Islam Makhachev explains why Charles Oliveira is an easy fight for him
Cole Shelton - February 24, 2022
Islam Makhachev believes he beats Charles Oliveira with ease. Makhachev is set to headline UFC Vegas 49 against Bobby Green and should he win it’s likely he will get a title shot his next time out. For many fans, they have viewed Islam as a probable future champion, but he still needs to get past Green before he can think of the belt.
Islam Makhachev reveals plans to trash-talk Bobby Green mid-fight: "I'm going to take him down and tell him to get up"
Josh Evanoff - February 23, 2022
Islam Makhachev has revealed part of his game plan for Saturday night’s main event against Bobby Green. He apparently intends to take his foe down and talk some trash to him. Green is coming into the bout on only ten days’ notice but has done a great job promoting it. The longtime fan-favorite has made his name by trash-talking in general, but especially in the cage. ‘King’ became a COVID-19 sensation for his audible trash-talk that was heard in the empty UFC Apex.
Islam Makhachev names three fighters who declined to step up and fight him at UFC Vegas 49
Cole Shelton - February 23, 2022
Islam Makhachev says Bobby Green was not the first person that was asked to fight him. On 10 days’ notice, it was revealed that Beneil Dariush had been forced out of his UFC Vegas 49 main event fight against Makhachev. However, shortly thereafter, Bobby Green agreed to step up on short notice and take the fight, but according to Makhachev, three fighters were asked before him.
Islam Makhachev's game plan for Bobby Green "may be a different thing than you guys think," says head coach
Cole Shelton - February 22, 2022
Islam Makhachev may surprise people when he fights Bobby Green in the main event of UFC Vegas 49 on Saturday night. With Green stepping up on less than two weeks’ notice and being known as a boxer, many expect Makhachev to utilize his wrestling and get this fight to the ground. However, according to his head coach, Javier Mendez, he says their game plan may surprise some people as they believe they can do whatever they want.
Islam Makhchev's coach believes Conor McGregor will get the next title shot: "This is entertainment first, sport second"
Cole Shelton - February 22, 2022
Islam Makhachev’s coach, Javier Mendez, believes it’s very likely Conor McGregor will get the next lightweight title shot. Makhachev is set to headline UFC Vegas 49 against Bobby Green, who stepped up on 10 days’ notice after Beneil Dariush was forced out of the bout with an injury. Currently on a nine-fight winning streak, many believe Islam should be rewarded with a title shot if he defeats ‘King’ on Saturday night.
Bobby Green explains why he took Islam Makhachev fight: "I'm not crazy, I'm f*cking nuts"
Josh Evanoff - February 21, 2022
Bobby Green accepted a fight with Islam Makhachev on ten days’ notice to prove something to fans. ‘King’ competed earlier this month at UFC 271 against Nasrat Haqparast, winning via unanimous decision. Just days after the win, he got an offer to fight Islam Makhachev in his first main event after Beneil Dariush withdrew. Green accepted the fight on just ten days’ notice.
Chael Sonnen perplexed by the UFC’s decision to have Bobby Green fight Islam Makhachev at a catchweight: “The whole thing is just goofy”
Harry Kettle - February 21, 2022
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has questioned the UFC’s decision to make Islam Makhachev vs Bobby Green a catchweight bout. This Saturday night at UFC Vegas 49, Bobby Green will get his main event opportunity on short notice when he locks horns with Islam Makhachev. The Russian star was initially supposed to take on Beneil Dariush but after an injury ruled the latter out, Green decided to step up to the plate and take a chance on himself.
Michael Bisping explains why "there's a good chance" Bobby Green beats Islam Makhachev
Cole Shelton - February 18, 2022
Even though Bobby Green is taking a fight against Islam Makhachev on 10 days’ notice, Michael Bisping believes there’s a good chance “King” gets his hand raised. Green defeated Nasrat Haqparast by decision at UFC 271 on February 12 and not even a week later, he agreed to headline UFC Vegas 49 on February 19 as he will take on Islam Makhachev. He’s a massive underdog heading into the fight and not many are giving Green a chance, but Bisping believes the longtime UFC veteran has all the tools to upset Makhachev.
Bobby Green says he's the BMF champ of the lightweight division after taking Islam Makhachev fight
Cole Shelton - February 17, 2022
Bobby Green didn’t think twice about taking the fight against Islam Makhachev on short notice. Green defeated Nasrat Haqparast by decision at UFC 271 on February 12 and not even a week later, he agreed to headline UFC Vegas 49 on February 19 as he will take on Islam Makhachev. The Dagestani fighter was supposed to face Beneil Dariush, who unfortunately suffered an injury and was forced out of the bout.
Beneil Dariush forced out of UFC Vegas 49 main event against Islam Makhachev
Cole Shelton - February 16, 2022
Islam Makhachev and Beneil Dariush will not be fighting next Saturday night after all. According to MMA reporter, Ariel Helwani and later confirmed by sources to BJPENN, Dariush suffered an injury and has been forced out of the fight. It’s uncertain if Makhachev will remain on the card or if another fight will headline next Saturday’s event.
Islam Makhachev on Dustin Poirier moving up to welterweight: “I think he just wanna make money. He knows he's not gonna be champion no more”
Susan Cox - February 4, 2022
According to Islam Makhachev, Dustin Poiriers’ move to welterweight is only because he won’t ever be a lightweight champion. Poirier (28-7 MMA) lost to Charles Oliveira (32-8 MMA) at UFC 269 in December 2021, failing to earn the desired lightweight belt. It was Poiriers’ second attempt to gain the title, his first attempt was back in 2019 at UFC 242, in Abu Dhabi, when he lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA).