Makhachev notched his third title defense when he beat Dustin Poirier with a fifth-round D’Arce choke at UFC 302 in June.

The Dagestani lightweight has been a dominant champion at 155lb, and could break the divisional record for title defenses if he beats Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311. But with his teammate Belal Muhammad ...

Javier Mendez reveals Islam Makhachev will avoid welterweight division as long as Belal Muhammad holds the championship.

Khabib Nurmagomedov's former opponent backs Islam Makhachev to get the job done against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311 due to ...

Zellhuber and Ribovics helped ring in the UFC 306 main card headlined by Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili. After two title fights at the top of the card that left more to be desired, Zellhuber vs.

Islam Makhachev's potential move to welterweight is on hold for the time being, according to his longtime coach Javier Mendez. The Dagestani has shared interest in moving to 170 pounds in search of a ...

Javier Mendez expresses confidence in Islam Makhachev's ability to defeat Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311 in an intense showdown.

Islam Makhachev is considered by most, except UFC CEO Dana White, as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter on the planet. Yet, ...

Paddy Pimblett was not impressed by Islam Makhachev's submission victory over Dustin Poirier back in June 2024.

Islam Makhachev, Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira, Alexandre Pantoja and, yes, Jon Jones, all made their case to be considered the ...

At UFC311, Team Khabib will be involved in the co-main and main events, as both Umar Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev will be ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has given a bold prediction for his rematch against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311.