[ Michael Bisping advises UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev to focus on his division. Makhachev expressed his desire to move up to welterweight to challenge Leon Edwards on multiple occasions, and almost got the opportunity when he was one of three names offered to Edwards at UFC 300. Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) declined because … Read more
[ UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev doesn’t think it’s the right time to fight former featherweight champ Max Holloway. Holloway (26-7 MMA, 22-7 UFC) knocked out Justin Gaethje with a historic last-second finish at UFC 300, eliminating “The Highlight” from the 155-pound title race. Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) defends his title against Dustin Poirier … Read more
[ Javier Mendez believes UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev’s most dangerous opponent is out of the way. Justin Gaethje lined himself up for a title shot after knocking out Dustin Poirier to claim the BMF title at UFC 291. However, he opted to defend his belt against Max Holloway at UFC 300 and was on … Read more
[ Michael Chandler disagrees with Arman Tsarukyan turning down Islam Makhachev on short notice. Tsarukyan defeated Charles Oliveira this past Saturday at UFC 300 to cement himself as No. 1 contender. He was immediately offered a title fight against lightweight champion Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) for UFC 302 on June 1, but Tsarukyan declined … Read more
[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/04/ufc-302-islam-makhachev-vs-dustin-poirier-odds-date-what-to-know April 16, 2024 8:45 pm ET Islam Makhachev’s pleas for a return to competition were answered with a UFC 302 lightweight title defense against Dustin Poirier this summer. Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier preview … Read more
[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/04/ufc-discussion-conor-mcgregor-islam-makhachev-state-of-lightweight-division April 16, 2024 6:30 pm ET On the latest episode of “Spinning Back Clique,” the panel reacts to the big things happening in the UFC’s lightweight division. At UFC 300, UFC CEO Dana White … Read more
[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-news-bellator-pfl-matchup-roundup-fight-announcements-april-15-2024 April 15, 2024 2:45 pm ET MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize. But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back. … Read more
[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/04/spinning-back-clique-live-stream-ufc-300-recap-holloway-bmf-mcgregor-return-more April 15, 2024 8:00 am ET Check out this week’s “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. This week’s panel of … Read more
[ UFC 302 now has an official main and co-main event. The June 1 pay-per-view event at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., will feature one championship bout but two five-round fights. UFC CEO Dana White announced Saturday after UFC 300 that lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will defend his title against Dustin Poirier. Additionally, former middleweight … Read more
[ Justin Gaethje struggles to see a scenario where he defeats Max Holloway at UFC 300 then challenges Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title seven weeks later. The BMF title matchup between reigning champ Gaethje (25-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) and Holloway (25-7 MMA, 21-7 UFC) on Saturday’s card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (pay-per-view, … Read more
