Islam Makhachev has dominated the lightweight division in the UFC for nearly a decade. He won the title by defeating Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 and has since defended it four times. A prominent ...

Charles Oliveira ... Makhachev's title defense at UFC 311 may not materialize following Dan Hooker's recent comments. 'Do Bronx' has remained in title contention since his loss to Makhachev at UFC ...

Makhachev won UFC gold for the first time by submitting Oliveira at UFC 280 in 2022, handing the Brazilian his first defeat in five year in the process. The Dagestani fighter has since defended ...

0 Islam Makhachev • Won title: Oct. 22, 2022 • Outcome: Sub2 over Charles Oliveira (UFC 280) • Defenses: 4 Ilia Topuria • Won title: Feb. 17, 2024 • Outcome: KO2 over Alexander ...

Two champions put the MMA world on notice at UFC 311, as ESPN's No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter Islam Makhachev quickly ... But if the UFC doesn't go with Oliveira as the next title challenger ...

Max Holloway would be happy to run things back with Charles Oliveira if ... him win and defend the UFC lightweight belt before being submitted by Islam Makhachev at UFC 280.

Makhachev breaks the record for UFC Lightweight Championship wins & defenses, solidifying GOAT status. Dana White denies Tsarukyan a title shot after UFC 311, opening the door for other potential ...

Instead of being awarded the next 155-pound title shot immediately, Tsarukyan must come through ‘Do Bronx’ once again if he is to be the next challenger to Makhachev’s throne. Tsarukyan vs Oliveira ..

When Oliveira unsuccessfully defended his UFC Lightweight Championship against Makhachev at UFC 280, the young Dagestani was only getting started when it came to his UFC legacy. Now, Makhachev has ...