Mailbag: Does a UFC 322 win instantly make Islam Makhachev one of MMA's all-time greats?

What would a win at UFC 322 do for Islam Makhachev's standing about the all-time greats of MMA? Answers to that and other ...

Islam Makhachev lists four fighters he believes outrank Ilia Topuria right now

Islam Makhachev has admitted that he is still not happy about how the UFC pound-for-pound rankings have played out. The ...

UFC 322: Keys to victory for champion Jack Della Maddalena as the betting underdog to Islam Makhachev

The defending champion rarely plays the B-side, but that's where Jack Della Maddalena finds himself against Islam Makhachev ...
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Islam Makhachev names four fighters ranked ahead of Ilia Topuria on his pound-for-pound list

However, Ilia Topuria became pound-for-pound number one by knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 in June. Islam Makhachev ...

UFC 322 pre-event facts: Islam Makhachev can tie Anderson Silva's 13-year-old record

UFC 322 is an epic card, and the numbers back it up with history in play for every championship athlete and more.
Sherdog

Top 5: Islam Makhachev Submissions

The Russian completed his years-long climb to the top of the mountain when he seized the vacant Ultimate Fighting ...

Former Jack Della Maddalena opponent lifts lid on ‘special’ UFC champion ahead of Islam Makhachev test

It would be unwise to write Jack Della Maddalena off ahead of his UFC 322 title clash with the imperious Islam Makhachev.

Islam Makhachev, if he wins title at UFC 322, eyes Ilia Topuria

Former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, if he can win the welterweight title at UFC 322, said he would welcome a fight vs. Ilia Topuria at the White House.
Sherdog

Islam Makhachev Regrets Not Being Able to Hand Belt to Late Coach

Islam Makhachev wishes he could have handed over his championship belt to his coach, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father, Abdulmanap, was Makhachev’s first coach. Abdulmanap had ...