UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev acknowledges he wasn't flawless against Dustin Poirier. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) notched his third title defense when he submitted Poirier in Round 5 ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev once hoped he could settle one of Khabib Nurmagomedov's rivalries. Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson (25-11 MMA, 15-9 UFC) saw five scheduled bouts scrapped ...

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 ...

Some already consider Islam Makhachev’s path to UFC gold harder than that of his friend and mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov. In an interview with Submission Radio, Mendez revealed it wasn’t ...

He’s been in the corner with Islam more than anybody.” Islam Makhachev has named Tony Ferguson as his dream opponent ahead of UFC 311. During the peak of his powers, ‘El Cucuy’ was one of ...

Everyone is wondering if Islam Makhachev can break Khabib Nurmagomedov’s record for most lightweight title defenses. The answer will come on January 19th when Makhachev defends his title against ...

Arman Tsarukyan has predicted his method of victory against Islam Makhachev, believing his improved skills has made him more dangerous than ever. Tsarukyan is set for his first chance at UFC gold ...

Islam Makhachev Set To Break Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Lightweight Record At UFC 311 Makhachev is set to defend his lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311, aiming to break Khabib ...

In 2019, Tsarukyan stepped in on short notice to make his UFC debut against Makhachev, who won via decision. Both fighters have improved significantly since then, with Makhachev establishing ...

Islam Makhachev is set to rematch Arman Tsarukyan later this month at UFC 311 with his lightweight title on the line. While the reigning champion defeated 'Ahalkalakets' via a closely contested ...