Belal Muhammad, Islam Makhachev and Kamaru Usman

Kamaru Usman scoffs at notion that Islam Makhachev can't fight Belal Muhammad
It’s no surprise that Usman is pushing Makhachev to fight Muhammad, considering his current beef with the welterweight champion. Muhammad was quick to fire back at Usman, who is yet to compete since suffering his third consecutive loss to Khamzat Chimaev in October 2023.
Kamaru Usman: Islam Makhachev should fight Belal Muhammad despite training ties, Muhammad responds
Usman thinks it makes sense for Makhachev to move up and challenge welterweight champion Belal Muhammad, a frequent training partner of Makhachev and his team. “If I was Islam a
‘Quit being a bully’… Islam Makhachev told he has to fight Belal Muhammad by a former UFC star
Islam Makhachev has been told that he’s being a ‘bully’ and has to move up a division to fight Belal Muhammad if he wants to be taken seriously. The reigning lightweight champion could potentially take on ‘Remember The Name’ to become a two-weight world champion.
Morning Report: Belal Muhammad thinks Islam Makhachev could have success at 185 pounds
Should he beat Tsarukyan, Makhachev will claim the record for most title defenses in UFC lightweight history, and cement himself as one of the best fighters of his generation. But the lightweight champion doesn’t want to stop there.
Islam Makhachev, Renato Moicano's Next Best Fights After UFC 311 Results
Islam Makhachev extended his reign over the lightweight division with a first-round submission win over Renato Moicano at UFC 311. The victory extended
‘I feel bad’… Islam Makhachev’s trainer names fighter who should get next lightweight title shot
Islam Makhachev is cementing an incredible legacy, but there’s still a plethora of fighters who’d make for fantastic match-ups, with his coach, Javier Mendez, revealing who he’d like the Russian to take on next. The esteemed trainer has played a massive part in building the warrior into the animal he is today.
Kamaru Usman scoffs at notion that Islam Makhachev & Belal Muhammad can’t fight due to training ties
The next UFC welterweight title fight is expected to be Muhammad vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov. Makhachev recently admitted that he’d rather not fight Rakhmonov either, which would make his welterweight title aspirations tough. Time will tell if Makhachev will eventually move up to 170 pounds and attempt to secure UFC gold in a second weight class.
Islam Makhachev Can Be Three-Weight UFC Champion, Says Coach
Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez says the undisputed UFC lightweight champion has the ability to win UFC titles at both welterweight and middleweight.
Video: Is Islam Makhachev now the lightweight GOAT after UFC 311?
Islam Makhachev has broken the record for most consecutive title defenses in the UFC lightweight division. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) notched his fourth title defense this past Saturday, quickly s
Who Will UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev Fight Following UFC 311?
Islam Makhachev can now be named the UFC Lightweight GOAT after UFC 311. Who will the UFC Lightweight Champion defend his title against next?
Islam Makhachev Next Fight: 3 Opponent Options For The Lightweight King, Including Belal Muhammad
The Islam Makhachev next fight news should arrive in the next few months. Until then, we look at three potential
UFC legend Michael Bisping eyes 'showstopping' next test for Islam Makhachev after UFC 311 win
If the UFC are looking to book the biggest possible matchup for Islam Makhachev, a move up in weight could potentially ...
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‘End your losing streak’ … Belal Muhammad roasts Kamaru Usman for forcing rivalry with Islam Makhachev
On his Pound 4 Pound podcast on January 20, Usman said Makhachev should move up to take Muhammad’s belt, casting aside the ...
Islam Makhachev: 'I'm not going to leave this sport without a second UFC belt'
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev insists on his goal of becoming dual-champion. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) ...