Justin Gaethje hopes he gets the opportunity to challenge UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Gaethje (25-5 MMA, 8-5 ...

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 ...

The UFC’s lightweight ... With this win, Makhachev has nearly cleared out the division’s top contenders. Now, his options are narrowing to either a rematch with Charles Oliveira or a clash ...

Will Oliveira miss his shot at Makhachev? 🤔 Dan Hooker weighs in on the lightweight title picture! 💥 Who do you think deserves the next shot? 🔍 . . . . . #UFC #MMA #Lightweight #Oliveira ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gaethje will first have to get through Dan Hooker on March 8 in the UFC 313 co-main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Also waiting in the wings is Charles Oliveira, whom Makhachev submitted in ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...