Following his UFC 311 title defense, Islam Makhachev has surprisingly highlighted Justin Gaethje as his potential next ...

Following his title defense at UFC 311, Islam Makhachev could finally be on the verge of a permanent move up to welterweight with no lightweight fights left.

The UFC lightweight division has long been ruled by the Dagestani champion, Islam Makhachev. However, despite several fighters trying to dethrone the champion, Makhachev has remained as the ...

Undisputed UFC lightweight champion of the world Islam Makhachev has the skills to become ... Mendez said he's a big fan of Topuria's work, both inside and outside the cage, having been impressed ...

Current lightweight champ Islam Makhachev, meanwhile, has long been hailed as Nurmagomedov's second coming. In the early days of Makhachev's UFC career, that comparison was harder to justify.

Islam Makhachev managed to make history on Saturday night and etch his name into the pantheon of greats champions. However, history is not going to look back kindly on the Dagestani’s run with ...

Islam Makhachev extended his ... This likely isn't the last big fight we will see Moicano in. Stepping in on short notice to keep Makhachev on the pay-per-view card isn't going to be forgotten ...

Current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev was set to face ... in the first round by a Darce Choke submission. Makhachev caught an early big shot but immediately shot after and took Moicano ...

Islam Makhachev had a fairly easy victory in the UFC 311 main event. Defending his belt against Renato Moicano, the champion submitted the Brazilian in the very first round. However, in reality ...

Arman actually slowed down more than Islam. So I think that that tells you that’s a big advantage, because in my opinion, if Arman wins, he normally would have to win early against Makhachev.