Ellen Watson was crying at a cage fight. That was her first mistake. Business consultant Ellen never wanted to be at an Ultimate Fighting Federation event-violence isn't her thing. But when rising star Zayan "The Iron" Volkov was getting beaten down in the cage, something about watching him suffer broke something inside her. Her tears were supposed to be invisible in a crowd of twenty thousand. One moment of eye contact across the arena, and Zayan pulled off the most impossible comeback in UFF history. Now he's tracked her down through half of Seattle, convinced she's the reason he won. "You cried for me," he says in that rough Russian accent. "Now I want to know why." Ellen's carefully controlled world doesn't have space for a professional fighter who looks at her like she's a mystery he needs to solve. Especially not when she learns about the arranged marriage waiting for him back home, and the powerful mentor who'll destroy anyone threatening their traditions. Zayan's never lost a fight that mattered. But keeping Ellen means choosing between everything he owes his family and the woman who makes him question everything he thought he wanted. The main character is very loosely inspired by Islam Makhachev :) Cover Photo by @amirrzolfaqari unsplash

In which..they arranged your marriage to a complete stranger you'd met only once.And once you step in,there's no way out. Islam Makhachev x reader

Step into the octagon and beyond with a collection of UFC fanfics featuring Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, Khamzat Chimaev, and Shara Bullet. From intense fights to behind-the-scenes drama, friendships, and unexpected romances, these stories bring the world of MMA to life like never before. Requests are open-drop your dream matchup, rivalry, or plot, and let's make it happen! Let me know if you want to tweak the vibe!

She was just a regular UFC fan and he was part of her favorite sport. (Islam Makhachev)

How does a man who's a rising star deal with having a family on the side? Join Islam as he juggles the hardships of being a father, husband and a fighter. ALSO PLEASE NOTE THIS IS MY FIRST TIME SO PLEASE DONT GO TOO HARSH ON ME. I ALSO AM NOT MUSLIM SO I AM VERY SORRY IF SOME CULTURAL THINGS ARE OFF. PLEASE ENJOY!!!! ALSO I AM TAKING REQUESTS