2 years, 1 month ago

You don't just hear it, you feel it in your soul: Australia goes ‘electric’ as Perth headlines Volkanovski vs Makhachev

The Australian cricket team led by Pat Cummins started their tour to India on a rough note, losing the first Test in Nagpur by an innings and 132 runs on Saturday. Despite the mauling, sports enthusiasts in Australia, particularly the MMA fans, will have a big reason to celebrate on Sunday as the country headlines the biggest UFC event this year so far in Perth, which will see the best collide against the best. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev defends his title against featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 in Perth The UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will put his title on the line against current featherweight champion and local boy Alexander Volkanovski in a blockbuster champion vs champion main event fight at UFC 284. When you make that walk in front Aussie fans, you feel it, you don't just hear it, you feel it in your soul,” said Jimmy Crute, Australian MMA fighter, during an interaction with hindustantimes.com over a zoom call. Crute has trained alongside Volkanovski in the past and is confident that the featherweight champion will walkout with a win against Makhachev, who will be without his training partner and UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov at the RAC Arena.

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

UFC 311: Islam Makhachev vs Arman Tsarukyan finally official – with bonus title fight added

The Independent

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

UFC 311 main cards announced: Makhachev, Dvalishvili to defend lightweight, bantamweight titles

The Hindu

The first numbered event of the Ultimate Fighting Championship of 2025 will feature two title bouts, scheduled to take place on 18 January in Los Angeles. Islam Makhachev will defend his lightweight title for the fifth time when he faces Arman Tsarukyan of Armenia in the main event. Read our other UFC stories - HERE Makhachev, on the other hand, …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

UFC welterweight challenger Shavkat Rakhmonov backs Dana White to do the 'fair' thing if Conor McGregor ever returns to the octagon

Daily Mail

UFC welterweight title contender Shavkat Rakhmonov is trusting the organisation to stick to their word and give him a championship shot ahead of Conor McGregor, if the Irishman ever makes his long-awaited return. McGregor has laid out plans to fight before the end of the year, despite UFC president Dana White rejecting the suggestion, and Rakhmonov believes he will be …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

UFC 302: Conor McGregor makes bold Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirier prediction

The Independent

1 year, 3 months ago

Arman Tsarukyan closes in on Islam Makhachev rematch with rapid KO win

The Independent

1 year, 4 months ago

Islam Makhachev manager in dispute over Charles Oliveira fight date

The Independent

1 year, 4 months ago

UFC 294 LIVE: Volkanovski vs Makhachev and Chimaev vs Usman – fight results

The Independent

✕ Close Jake Paul mocks KSI after loss to Tommy Fury Islam Makhachev stunned Alexander Volkanovski with a first-round knockout on Saturday, retaining the lightweight title in their rematch at UFC 294. In February, Makhachev outpointed Volkanovski – who holds the featherweight belt – in the latter’s native Australia, in a competitive clash that left many fans desiring a rematch. …

1 year, 4 months ago

Khabib explains why he wasn’t in Islam Makhachev’s corner at UFC 294

The Independent

1 year, 4 months ago

UFC 294: Islam Makhachev stuns Alexander Volkanovski with head-kick KO in first round

The Independent

1 year, 4 months ago

Makhachev stops Volkanovski in first round to retain UFC lightweight crown

Al Jazeera

Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has retained his title with a first-round stoppage of Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294, an Ultimate Fighting Championship event in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Featherweight champion Volkanovski of Australia, taking the fight on just 11 days’ notice, moved up to the 155-pound limit to be a replacement for former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira, who suffered …

1 year, 4 months ago

UFC 294: Islam Makhachev KOs Alexander Volkanovski to retain lightweight belt

The Hindu

Russia’s Islam Makhachev scored a stunning first-round knockout victory over Alexander Volkanovski to retain his lightweight title at Saturday’s UFC 294 event in Abu Dhabi, handing the Australian his first KO loss in over a decade. Reigning featherweight champ Volkanovski stepped up a division to fight Makhachev for the lightweight title in February and lost by decision, and when Makhachev’s …

1 year, 4 months ago

Alexander Volkanovski admits it’s ‘crazy’ to fight Islam Makhachev on short notice

The Independent

1 year, 5 months ago

UFC 294 - Makhachev vs Volkanovski: Lightweight title LIVE streaming details, full fight cards, stats

The Hindu

The UFC 294 main event features a highly anticipated rematch for the UFC lightweight title with Islam Makhachev defending his title against Alexander Volkanovski for a second consecutive fight. FOLLOW | UFC 294 Makhachev vs Volkanovski LIVE Key stats: Islam Makhachev Alexander Volkanovski Age 31 35 Height/weight 178cm/70.3kg 168cm/70.08 Reach 179.1cm 181.6cm Record 24-1-0 26-2-0 Recent form W-W-W-W-W W-L-W-W-W The …

1 year, 5 months ago

REVEALED: Why taking up mega fight with Islam Makhachev on just 11 days notice could be an ADVANTAGE for Alex Volkanovski ahead of UFC 294

Daily Mail

Aussie's dietician is adamant his fighter can still stun the world Alex Volkanovski's dietitian has declared taking a fight on just 11 days notice against Islam Makhachev could actually work in the Aussie's favour this weekend at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Alex Volkanovski's dietitian has declared taking a fight on just 11 days notice against Islam Makhachev could actually …

1 year, 5 months ago

UFC 284: Alexander Volkanovski ‘definitely’ thinks he beat Islam Makhachev

The Independent

1 year, 5 months ago

Hilarious video shows Aussie MMA champion Alexander Volkanovski is afraid of something after all ahead of redemption shot at UFC 294: 'Islam would do it'

Daily Mail

Widely admired for re-match given it was on just 11 days notice It takes a lot to rattle UFC superstar Alex Volkanovski - but it appears the man they call 'The Great' isn't a huge fan of open water. In a video shared on the Home of Fight page via X, the 35-year-old Aussie wasn't keen for a quick dip …

1 year, 5 months ago

UFC 294: Charles Oliveira replaced by Alexander Volkanovski in Islam Makhachev fight

The Independent

1 year, 5 months ago

Aussie UFC king Alex Volkanovski lands last-minute shock rematch against Islam Makhachev - but there's a HUGE catch

Daily Mail

Aussie UFC star Alex Volkanovski will be stepping up to face lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 after Charles Oliveira was forced out with injury - and the championship fight is less than two weeks away. Alex Volkanovski will step up to face lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 The fight is just ten days away and will …

1 year, 5 months ago

Alex Volkanovski has 11 days to prepare for the fight of a lifetime after accepting short-notice rematch with Islam Makhachev at UFC 294

ABC

Last time, Alex Volkanovski gave himself months to prepare to scale the mountain that is Russia's Islam Makhachev. Alex Volkanovski lost the battle but the war is just beginning Photo shows A man punches his opponent in an MMA bout Alex Volkanovski might have come up short in his quest to become a two-weight UFC champion but his rivarly with …

1 year, 8 months ago

‘His time is coming’: UFC fighter Grant Dawson fires salvo at lightweight champion Islam Makhachev

Hindustan Times

In another high voltage UFC night, middleweight fighter Sean Strickland will take on Abus Magomedov in the main event on Saturday in Las Vegas, USA. In the co-main event, lightweight fighter Grant Dawson will square off against Damir Ismagulov. Before the co-main event, Sony Sports Network facilitated an interview with UFC lightweight fighter and World No. What's your take on …

2 years, 1 month ago

UFC 284: Dan Hooker accuses Islam Makhachev of cheating against Alexander Volkanovski

The Independent

2 years, 1 month ago

Conor McGregor reacts to UFC 284 main event as Islam Makhachev outpoints Alexander Volkanovski

The Independent

2 years, 1 month ago

Alexander Volkanovski lost the pound-for-pound battle – so why is he still No 1?

The Independent

2 years, 1 month ago

UFC 284: Islam Makhachev beats Alexander Volkanovski to defend lightweight title

The Hindu

Islam Makhachev defied a rowdy crowd and a sustained challenge from Alexander Volkanovski on Sunday to cement his supremacy in the UFC lightweight division in a grueling fight in Perth, Western Australia. In the main event of UFC 284, Makhachev defended his 155-pound belt with an unanimous decision and claimed the title of best pound-for-pound fighter from featherweight champion Australian …

2 years, 1 month ago

Fans claim Volkanovski should KEEP his No.1 pound for pound status

Daily Mail

Alexander Volkanovski fell short in his attempt at becoming a two-weight UFC champion after losing to Islam Makhachev at UFC 284. To which another fan replied: 'Nope, Volkanovski pushed Islam like no one has and maybe never will. Alexander Volkanovski fell short in his attempt at becoming a two-weight UFC champion after losing to Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 but …

2 years, 1 month ago

Volkanovski vs Makhachev LIVE: UFC 284 stream, latest updates and result tonight

The Independent

✕ Close Alex Volkanovski previews his UFC 284 title fight with Islam Makhachev Alexander Volkanovski came up agonisingly short in his bid to become a dual-weight champion at UFC 284, suffering a narrow decision loss to Islam Makhachev on Saturday. Australian Volkanovski entered and exited the RAC Arena in Perth as featherweight champion, but the lightweight title eluded him as …

2 years, 1 month ago

Islam Makhachev DEFENDS lightweight title as Alexander Volkanovski falls painfully short at UFC 284

Daily Mail

He edged victory and will be new pound-for-pound No 1 but Perth crowd were treated to superb contest Russian was forced into a stand-up battle against powerful Australian rival for majority of five-rounder Islam Makhachev was pushed to the limit by Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284, claiming win on scorecards Alexander Volkanovski fell painfully short in his attempt at becoming …

2 years, 1 month ago

UFC 284 LIVE results, updates: Makhachev retains lightweight title; Rodriguez beats Emmett to clinch featherweight belt

The Hindu

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Ultimate Fighting Championship 284. Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski - Stat sheet Islam Makhachev Record: 23-1-0 Height: 177.8 cm Weight: 70.31 kg Reach: 70” Last five results: W-W-W-W-W 4 wins by knockout, nil by submission Debut: 2010 Defending lightweight champion Alexander Volkanovski Record: 25 - 1 - 0 Height: 167.64 cm Weight: …

2 years, 1 month ago

Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanosvski - UFC 284: Date, start time, channel, stream, undercard

Daily Mail

Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC lightweight title for the first time in enemy territory when he faces Alexander Volkanovski in Australia at UFC 284. Islam Makhachev will fight Alexander Volkanovski this weekend in Perth Conor McGregor was the first fighter in the history of the UFC to win two belts simultaneously With Volkanovski moving up to lightweight, the featherweight …

2 years, 1 month ago

Volkanovski moves up and sizes up Makhachev ahead of UFC 284

Associated Press

PERTH, Australia — The taunts from UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev about a supposed lack of size aren’t likely to unsettle Alexander Volkanovski. But, “No one’s ever just overpowered me.” At 5-feet 6-inches, featherweight titleholder Volkanovski will give up four inches in height and 15 pounds in weight to Makhachev when he moves up a division for the lightweight title …

2 years, 1 month ago

UFC 284: Dana White hits back at Islam Makhachev over ‘promotion’ claim

The Independent

2 years, 1 month ago

Alex Volkanovski's trainer Joe Lopez explains why he'd beat Islam, Khabib and Conor McGregor UFC 284

Daily Mail

Alex Volkanovski's coach Joe Lopez is quietly confident that the featherweight kingpin will etch his name in the history book at UFC 284 against Islam Makhachev - and insists his fighter would have no problems with octagon legends Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov, either. Alex Volkanovski's coach Joe Lopez is quietly confident that the featherweight kingpin will make history at …

2 years, 1 month ago

UFC 284: Alex Volkanovski outlines key to victory over Islam Makhachev

The Independent

2 years, 2 months ago

UFC highlights in 2022: Best fight, knockout, fighter and more

The Independent

2 years, 3 months ago

UFC: Michael Chandler reveals major advantage for Alexander Volkanovski against Islam Makhachev

Daily Mail

Alexander Volkanovski's experience as a rugby league player will give him a huge boost when he faces Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title, Michael Chandler has claimed. Michael Chandler has pinpointed a potential advantage for Alexander Volkanovski But lightweight star Chandler believes that Volkanovski holds a secret weapon. Dagestani mauler Makhachev has dominated his way to the UFC lightweight world …

2 years, 4 months ago

Islam vs Volkanovski confirmed with lightweight fight headlining UFC 284 in Perth

The Independent

2 years, 4 months ago

UFC: Alexander Volkanovski eating ‘4,000 calories’ a day to bulk up

The Independent

2 years, 4 months ago

Islam Makhachev taunts Alexander Volkanovski over UFC title clash

The Independent

2 years, 4 months ago

UFC 280: Fights to make next as Islam Makhachev ascends and Sean O’Malley steps up

The Independent

2 years, 5 months ago

UFC Dana White confirms Alex Volkanovski lightweight title shot champion Oliviera Makhachev Aussie

Daily Mail

UFC president Dana White has confirmed that Alexander Volkanovski will receive the next shot at the lightweight crown - fighting the winner of this weekend's bout between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev. The Aussie is already the featherweight champion - a title he has defended since 2019 Volkanovski will now have a shot at holding two belts simultaneously - a …

2 years, 5 months ago

UFC 280: Back-up fighter for Oliveira and Makhachev’s title bout revealed

The Independent

2 years, 8 months ago

Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev to fight for vacant UFC lightweight title

The Independent

2 years, 8 months ago

Aussie UFC king Alex Volkanovski insists he can become champ in TWO divisions like Conor McGregor

Daily Mail

If all goes according to plan for Aussie featherweight champ Alex Volkanovski, he'll soon join a very exclusive club of UFC fighters who've held titles in two weight divisions. Only Conor McGregor, Amanda Nunes, Daniel Cormier and Henry Cejudo have reigned as 'champ champs' who've dominated in two divisions, and Volkanovski intends to join their ranks after fighting Max Holloway …

2 years, 9 months ago

UFC: Khabib Nurmagomedov says Dana White blanked him over Islam Makhachev title shot

The Independent

2 years, 10 months ago

Islam Makhachev slams Charles Oliveira for being 'scared to fight' him

Daily Mail

Islam Makhachev has hit out at Charles Oliveira for chasing supposedly easier fights than him against Conor McGregor or Nate Diaz. Charles Oliveira defeated Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 274 on Saturday Oliveira, who was stripped of his belt for missing weight before submitting Justin Gaethje on Saturday night, mentioned McGregor by name in his post-fight interview. …

2 years, 10 months ago

Khabib tells Dana White he 'has no choice' but to give Islam Makhachev fight vs Charles Oliveira

Daily Mail

Khabib Nurmagomedov thinks Makhachev must be next for Oliveira Brazilian is running out of top challengers but Islam Makhachev is an option He had his title stripped for missing weight but remains dominant in the division Charles Oliveira proved himself again as the best lightweight in the UFC Khabib Nurmagomedov is adamant that his protege Islam Makhachev must fight Charles …

2 years, 11 months ago

Alexander Volkanovski: UFC featherweight champion teases lightweight title challenge

The Independent

2 years, 11 months ago

Why featherweight king Alex Volkanovski did not feel like a UFC champion until he almost lost his title

ABC

Alexander Volkanovski is the greatest fighter in Australian MMA history and the undisputed UFC featherweight champion, but he didn't feel like a world champion until the moment he very nearly lost his title. Key points: Alexander Volkanovski will defend his UFC featherweight title against Chan Sung Jung, the Korean Zombie, at UFC 273 around 2pm AEST on Sunday The fighting …

3 years ago

‘He’ll never take this fight’: Islam Makhachev laughs off Conor McGregor call-out

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1 week, 4 days ago

Ilia Topuria vacates UFC featherweight title – Volkanovski and Lopes set for championship bout

The Hindu

Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO and president Dana White dropped a bombshell when he announced that reigning featherweight champion Ilia Topuria will be relinquishing the title. Topuria’s decision has opened the door to an exciting match-up between former divisional champion Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes for the vacant title, making the 2025 calendar that much more engrossing. ‘The Great’ seeks two-time …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Alex Pereira loses title to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313

Al Jazeera

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2 weeks ago

Pereira to defend light heavyweight belt against Ankalaev with grander visions beyond UFC 313

Associated Press

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