Islam Makhachev Pushes Back On Gordon Ryan’s Self-Defense Claim About BJJ: “You Can’t Just Lie Down”
Feb 20, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Islam Makhachev has weighed in on the ongoing debate about which martial art works best in real-world self-defense, responding directly to Gordon Ryan’s recent comments. Ryan had shared his...
Joe Rogan Says Islam Makhachev Has Passed Khabib: “He’s On Another Level”
Jan 05, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Joe Rogan has never hidden his admiration for Khabib Nurmagomedov, but on a recent episode of his podcast he went a step further… Suggesting that Islam Makhachev may actually be the more...
Islam Makhachev’s Advice To Young Fighters: “Learn English”
Dec 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Islam Makhachev may be one of the most dominant fighters in the world, but he’s fully aware that success in the UFC depends on more than just performance inside the cage. In a recent interview with...
UFC Veteran Explains Why Makhachev’s Success Comes From Judo
Dec 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Manny Gamburyan believes most fans misunderstood one of the most technical aspects of Islam Makhachev’s fight with Arman Tsarukyan – and it has nothing to do with wrestling. Appearing on the...
Islam Makhachev Trolls Craig Jones After Dominating Jack Della Maddalena At UFC 322
Nov 18, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Islam Makhachev just added another chapter to his growing legacy, becoming a rare two-division UFC champion after dismantling Jack Della Maddalena for five straight rounds at UFC 322. But after the...
[WATCH] Streamer Adin Ross Attempts To RNC Islam Makhachev – Gets Countered
Jan 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
During a live stream at the UFC Performance Institute, popular streamer Adin Ross had a humbling encounter with UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev. Ross, who has trained casually with UFC...
Islam Makhachev Talks Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Brutal Training Regime: “He Doesn’t Know Any Other Way”
Jan 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev recently shared details about the grueling training regimen he endures under the watchful eye of Khabib Nurmagomedov. Speaking about the intense sessions led...
Islam Makhachev Criticizes BJJ Black Belt Promotions: “You Have To Compete”
Jan 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Islam Makhachev has once again voiced his opinion on the standards for earning a BJJ black belt in MMA – questioning the legitimacy of promotions for certain fighters. In his view, the current...
Bo Nickal Says Islam Makhachev Would Struggle At Collegiate Wrestling Level
Aug 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Bo Nickal – a rising star in the UFC and a wrestling legend from Penn State – has made waves with his comments about how elite wrestlers from the American collegiate system would fare...
Islam Makhachev’s Mom Has Never Seen Her Son Fight Live, Reveals Father
Jul 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ramazan Makhachev, the father of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, recently revealed that his son’s mother has never watched any of his fights live. Ramazan explained that Islam’s...
Georges St-Pierre Says Islam Makhachev Is The Best P4P Fighter In The World
Jun 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Who is, in your opinion, the greatest P4P (pound-for-pound) fighter in the world? Well, for the MMA legend Georges St-Pierre, it’s none other than Islam Makhachev. St-Pierre explained why...
Islam Makhachev Confirms Staph Infection: “I Saw The Doctor”
Jun 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Before his UFC 302 fight against Dustin Poirier, Islam Makhachev appeared to be dealing with a staph infection. Fans quickly noticed a suspicious wound on his leg in media day photos, sparking...
Islam Makhachev’s Manager Reveals What Got Him Heated During Faceoff With Dustin Poirier
Jun 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The UFC 302 faceoff between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier saw a heated exchange – seemingly after Poirier said something to the Dagestani national. Security eventually separated the...
Conor McGregor Attacks Islam Makhachev Ahead Of UFC 302 “This Inbred Lives With Staph”
May 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Despite UFC 302 being one of the most anticipated events of the year, it hasn’t been without controversy… As recent images released by the UFC show Makhachev with what appears to be...
[WATCH] Khabib Nurmagomedov Pushes Islam Makhachev To His Limits In Training
May 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Khabib Nurmagomedov has been retired from fighting for a few years now already. But that doesn’t mean he’s retired from his MMA coaching job. Far from it, actually. He’s been a...
Islam Makhachev Says Khabib Nurmagomedov “Misses Fighting”
May 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Khabib Nurmagomedov may have retired from fighting professionally… But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t miss the thrill of it. What’s more, Islam Makhachev recently revealed that...
Islam Makhachev: “Dustin Poirier’s Weak Point Is Wrestling & Grappling”
Apr 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Set to make his highly-anticipated return at UFC 302, Islam Makhachev is confident he holds the “key” to secure a straightforward victory over former interim titleholder Dustin...
Manager Reveals Islam Makhachev Loves Jiu-Jitsu More Than Khabib Nurmagomedov
Apr 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent interview, Ali Abdelaziz – the manager of Khabib Nurmagomedov – offered high praise for Islam Makhachev… While, simultaneously drawing comparisons between Makhachev and...
Ben Askren Leaves Islam Makhachev Out Of “Best Wrestlers In The UFC” List
Feb 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Whenever the words “wrestling” and “UFC” are mentioned together in one sentence, a lot of people start associating them with the lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. However,...
Khabib Nurmagomedov & Islam Makhachev Face Fresh PED Allegations: “Loaded Like Mules”
Dec 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
MMA stars Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev are at the center of controversy… As Benoit Saint Denis, a rising contender in the UFC lightweight division, has accused them for the use of...
Dillon Danis Says He’d Submit Islam Makhachev Inside 2 Rounds: “I’d K*ll Jon Jones Too”
Aug 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Dillon Danis is scheduled to fight Logan Paul in a boxing match on October 14th… But he’s as vocal about wanting to fight MMA – against some of the most respected and feared...
Islam Makhachev Reveals His Mom Asked Him To Retire: “Khabib Listened To His Mother”
Feb 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It seems that Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov have much more in common than one might’ve thought in the first place… That is – neither of their mothers like to watch their...
Craig Jones Reveals What Islam Makhachev Told Him After The UFC 284 Fight
Feb 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The UFC 284 fightcard was a super exciting one. It was headlined by a main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev; with Makhachev taking the decision victory after a great fight....
Craig Jones: “Sambo Is Pretty Bad As A Grappling Art”
Feb 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has been coaching Alexander Volkanovski, ahead of his UFC 284 showdown with Islam Makhachev, for quite some time now. So, as Volkanovski’s grappling coach, Jones has had to take a...
