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1 day ago · Russia's Islam Makhachev, with red on gloves, works against Dustin Poirier during the first round of a lightweight title bout at the UFC 302 mixed martial arts event Sunday, June 2, 2024, in ...
2 days ago · Lightweight 1. Islam Makhachev (26-1) | UFC [1] It was far from an easy night at the office for Makhachev at UFC 302, but the reigning lightweight champion weathered a spirited test from Dustin ...
14 hours ago · It has honestly been a while since we got to witness a champion vs champion fight in the UFC. As things currently stand, it is possible for Islam Makhachev to move up and take on the welterweight champion. However, Leon Edwards’ coach believes the Russian will struggle at 170 pounds.
8 hours ago · Leon Edward’s coach believes Islam Makhachev would find it difficult to take on the welterweight champion. Coach Dave Lovell recently did an interview with Submission Radio. During the conversation, Lovell highlighted Edwards’s size as a key advantage that would affect the highly anticipated showdown.
1 day ago · Feature Vignette: Analytics. Coach Dave Lovell believes UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev would struggle with Leon Edwards ’ size. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) has reiterated interest in moving up to challenge welterweight champ Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC). The pair trained together years ago at American Kickboxing Academy.
2 days ago · On the other hand, Islam Makhachev stands as the UFC lightweight champion. In a recent interview with Submission Radio, Leon Edwards’ coach, Dave Lovell gave a brief about Edwards vs. Makhachev ...
2 days ago · Dave Lovell, the coach of UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards, has spoken out about Islam Makhachev, the lightweight champion. "Leon had already gotten a feel for Islam to a certain extent, as they trained together on American Top Team early in their careers. Leon and of course Islam had wrestling bouts with Khabib and other guys.
