‘If it’s doable, I might be making that trip to Abu Dhabi’- Alexander Volkanovski wants to play back-up for the upcoming bout between Charles Oliviera and Islam Makhachev at UFC 280

Alexander Volkanovski has hinted at a potential move up in weight class to challenge for the lightweight gold Alexander Volkanovski absolutely bulldozered, dismantled and razed Max Holloways’ challenge to the ground at UFC 276. The champion looked like a much improved, and refined fighter from the get-go. His accuracy, power, defense, and precision stifled the …

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‘He’s gonna have to be perfect’- Michael Bisping apprises Charles Oliveira to be on top of his game for his fight against Islam Makhachev

Michael Bisping

Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping believes that Charles Oliveira needs to be inch perfect in his approach to fight Islam Makhachev Talks of a potential undisputed UFC lightweight championship fight between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev were growing vehement by the day. Islam Makhachev’s best friend/ training partner, and arguably the greatest lightweight fighter …

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Islam Makhachev emerges as a betting favorite for his fight against former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 280

Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira

The odd makers have given Islam Makhachev a slight edge over Charles Oliveira in their upcoming battle at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi Talks of a potential undisputed UFC lightweight championship fight between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev were growing vehement by the day. Islam Makhachev’s best friend/ training partner, and arguably the greatest lightweight …

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Adriano Martins last victory came against top ranked lightweight contender Islam Makhachev

Adriano Martins

MMA Page, The Art of War pointed out an interesting observation about former UFC lightweight fighter Adriano Martins’ career since his fight against Islam Makhachev Adriano Soares Martins is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of Taura MMA. A professional competitor since 2004, he has previously competed for the Ultimate …

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‘Don’t do the same mistake’- Islam Makhachev reacts to Demian Maia foreseeing Charles Oliveira beating him

Islam Makhachev with Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov

Islam Makhachev chuckles at Demian Maia and his prediction for a fight between Charles Oliveira and him Talks of a fight between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira are beginning to intensify, and the entire MMA community is weighing in on the match-up. The grappling community in particular is bright-eyed and bushy-tailed regarding the narrative leading …

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Can Islam Makhachev beat Charles Oliveira?

Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira

We take a look at how a potential matchup between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira would play out, and their paths to victory Talks of a potential undisputed UFC lightweight championship fight between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev is growing vehement by the day. Islam Makhachev’s best friend/ training partner, and arguably the greatest lightweight …

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‘How much?’- Gilbert Burns issues a bet challenge to Ali Abdelaziz over a potential matchup between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev

Gilbert Burns UFC 264

Gilbert Burns is feeling intrepid over Charles Oliveira’s chances of beating Islam Makhachev for the undisputed UFC lightweight championship The visual of Gilbert Burns being selflessly happy for Charles Oliveira’s success at UFC 274 against Justin Gaethje is winning the internet’s heart. Durinho is extremely confident of Oliveira’s chances of winning against Islam Makhachev in …

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‘Oliveira would not submit me if we fought a 100 times’ – Islam Makhachev isn’t fazed by Charles Oliveira’s elite submission skills

Islam Makhachev trains alongside Khabib Nurmagomedov

UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev isn’t buying into the hype of Charles Oliveira’s jiu-jitsu skills The question that has been rattling grappling die-hards for the longest time is ‘Sambo vs Jiu-jitsu – which form is most efficient?’ The opportunity to settle this question once and for all lies in a fight that UFC commentator Joe …

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‘I will submit Oliveira inside 3rd’ – Islam Makhachev predicts the outcome of his fight against Charles Oliveira in the future

Islam Makhachev

UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev has made a bold prediction should he fight Charles Oliveira in the future Islam Makhachev holds the second most illustrious win streak in the lightweight division below the champion Charles Oliveira, with 10 fight win streak. He was tipped to be the successor of Khabib’s lightweight throne, and the Dagestani …

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‘Hold your horses cowboy’ – Islam Makhachev responds to Alexander Volkanovski’s plan to move up to lightweight

Islam Makhachev

UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev issues a warning to Alexander Volkanovski after the featherweight champion expressed his desire to move up in weight Alexander Volkanovski reminded the world that there are levels to this game, and he is truly among the elite in the UFC roaster. In what was a one-sided effort, Volkanovski shut down …

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Islam Makhachev reacts to Karim Benzema’s whirlwind performance against PSG

Islam Makhachev and Karim Benzema

UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev was completely amazed by Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema’s heroic performance Karim Benzema scripted one of the most momentous and mettlesome performances of modern-day football last night. He single-handedly carried Real Madrid to victory against the star-studded PSG squad, scripting an epic comeback. Real Madrid were 2-0 behind going into the …

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