DECEMBER 3, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
ISLAM MAKHACHEV LIGHTWEIGHT
16 WIN •
1 LOSS •
-Â KOÂ
LIGHTWEIGHT
16 WIN
1 LOSS
- KO
Coach Javier Mendez: Islam Makhachev's size and grappling will be too much for Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 Coach Javier Mendez breaks down Islam Makhachev’s title defense vs. Alexander Volkanovski.
Rafael dos Anjos probably done with lightweight, won't be sad if Islam Makhachev fight never happens Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos won’t be chasing any matchups going forward.
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Why Israel Adesanya is betting the house on 'crafty' Alexander Volkanovski to beat Islam Makhachev Israel Adesanya expects Alexander Volkanovski to be able to handle Islam Makhachev’s strength in their title fight at UFC 284 in Perth.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Coach Javier Mendez says Islam Makhachev got UFC pound-for-pound ranking quickly: 'He needs to do more' Coach Javier Mendez wants to see more from Islam Makhachev.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Christian Lee wants crossover fight with Islam Makhachev: 'We'll see who's the real best lightweight' After he captured a second ONE Championship title, Christian Lee wants to go after the UFC’s best in Islam Makhachev.
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Khabib Nurmagomedov predicts Islam Makhachev 'gonna finish this guy' Alex Volkanovski at UFC 284 Khabib Nurmagomedov thinks Alexander Volkanovski will present a threat to Islam Makhachev at UFC 284, but it won’t be enough.
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Makhachev-Volkanovski confirmed for UFC 284 The UFC confirmed that featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will square off at UFC 284.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Islam Makhachev Vs Alexander Volkanovski Official | Fightful News Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski is now official and will take place next February in Perth, Australia.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Alex Volkanovski confirmed to fight Islam Makhachev for dual titles at UFC 284 in Perth Alex Volkanovski will have the opportunity to be the second fighter in history to combine the UFC featherweight and lightweight titles in th...
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski set for clash of champions at UFC 284 It will be champion vs. champion in the main event of UFC 284.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Michael Chandler Excited About Potential Islam Makhachev Matchup Ahead Of UFC 281 | Fightful News UFC lightweight contender, Michael Chandler, likes his chances in a potential matchup with newly crowned lightweight champion, Islam Makhach...
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Michael Chandler: Islam Makhachev should defend UFC title vs. a lightweight before Alexander Volkanovski Ahead of his UFC 281 bout, Michael Chandler makes his case for the next title shot rather than Alexander Volkanovski.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Michael Chandler confident his wrestling can beat UFC lightweight champ Islam Makhachev Michael Chandler thinks he’s stylistically one of the toughest matchups for UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC 280 'Thrill and Agony': All love and respect between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira Watch a preview of the latest edition of “The Thrill and the Agony,” which goes behind the scenes in the aftermath of UFC 280.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Dustin Poirier 'very impressed' by UFC champ Islam Makhachev's win over Charles Oliveira Dustin Poirier credits Islam Makhachev for beating Charles Oliveira “as smooth as you can possibly go in there and do it.”
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Dan Hooker: Islam Makhachev underestimating Alexander Volkanovski, 'really in for a whole lot of trouble' Islam Makhachev can keep calling Alexander Volkanovski short, but chances are that he’s in for a tough fight.
NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
MMA Junkie's Submission of the Month for October: Islam Makhachev taps the all-time finish leader With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best submission from October 2022.
NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Michael Chandler: 'I stand corrected' on UFC champ Islam Makhachev; he's 'the real deal' Michael Chandler didn’t see the big deal with Islam Makhachev before UFC 280, but he sees it now.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Alexander Volkanovski guarantees he'll get back up if Islam Makhachev takes him down Alexander Volkanovski vows he will give Islam Makhachev a hard time on the ground at UFC 284.
OCTOBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Alexander Volkanovski guarantees he'll get back up if Islam Makhachev takes him down Alexander Volkanovski vows he will give Islam Makhachev a hard time on the ground at UFC 284.
OCTOBER 29, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Henry Cejudo: Alexander Volkanovski needs 'a lot more than four months' to prep for Islam Makhachev Henry Cejudo thinks Alexander Volkanovski needs a longer camp before challenging UFC lightweight champ Islam Makhachev.
OCTOBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Oct. 25: Islam Makhachev new No. 1 lightweight Check out our MMA rankings update after UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi.
OCTOBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Video: Breaking down potential Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski superfight Our “Spinning Back Clique” takes an early look at the potential champ vs. champ fight that could land on UFC 284.
OCTOBER 26, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
