Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) notched his third title defense when he submitted Poirier in Round 5 at UFC 302 in June.

Umar Nurmagomedov is on the verge of bringing a second UFC title to the Nurmagomedov family. If Islam Makhachev's prediction is correct, a third Nurmagomedov could hold UFC gold soon. Makhachev, the ...

Two legendary former UFC champions clap for and then clap back after Islam Makhachev tells them to change their podcast name.

Although Strickland is a polarizing figure, it’s undeniable that he has been Du Plessis’ toughest fight in the UFC so far.

Oct 22, 2022; Abu Dhabi, UAE; Charles Oliveira (red gloves) and Islam Makhachev (blue gloves) during UFC 280 at Etihad Arena. / Craig Kidwell-Imagn Images As for the fight with Tsarukyan at UFC ...

Arman Tsarukyan reflected on the immediate aftermath of his first showdown with current UFC lightweight champ Islam Makhachev. Arman Tsarukyan gave UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev one of ...

Arman Tsarukyan (22-3) has a special trick up his sleeve for Islam Makhachev (26-1). Advertisement Tsarukyan challenges Makhachev for the lightweight title in the main event at UFC 311 on Jan. 18 ...

UFC 311 features two of the toughest lightweight stars, champion Islam Makhachev and rising contender Arman Tsarukyan. With Team Khabib’s dominance, the champ enters as the heavy favorite.

Despite expectations that Khamzat Chimaev would dominate the list, the honor goes to Islam Makhachev for his stunning victory over Dustin Poirier. This marks a major recognition of Makhachev’s ...

Colby Covington isn't ruling out Arman Tsarukyan's chances of taking out Islam Makhachev at UFC 311. Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) challenges lightweight champion Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC ...

Islam Makhachev gave Arman Tsarukyan some words of encouragement after their first UFC fight. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) ...

In his latest Instagram post, Makhachev stirred up the possibilities and took a hard stance on where his home-Octagon advantage normally lies. ️ Islam Makhachev: "Abu Dhabi is my arena." ...