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.

Islam Makhachev recently provided his opinion on his chances of becoming a triple champ in the UFC. Makhachev was pretty positive about the materialization of his wish.

Islam Makhachev has established himself as perhaps the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, and UFC CEO Dana White is ...

Makhachev of Russia wins the UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC ...

Since beating Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC lightweight title at UFC 280 in 2022, Makhachev has twice defeated Alexander Volkanovski, and he scored a fifth-round submission victory over ...

Daniel Cormier would like to see Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan rebooked after UFC 311. Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) withdrew from his title fight against lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 ...

Makhachev defeated him at UFC 280 two years ago to win the vacant strap, so it would be yet another rematch for the 155-pound champion. Again, this is one of those rematches that could likely get ...

Islam Makhachev’s manager has revealed the ‘UFC plan’ for his star client’s next fight. The lightweight champion was originally booked to defend his belt against Arman Tsarukyan before ...

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 The two were supposed to rematch the ...

The UFC is back on its home turf this week with a former middleweight title challenger at the top of the lineup. UFC Fight ...