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

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

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

Javier Mendez is very confident in his fighters ability. So much so that he believes Islam Makhachev will make history.

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

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

Reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and his mentor, UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov, recently sent out their words of solace and solidarity to the families of the victims of the Azerbaija ...

Islam Makhachev has been ruling the UFC pound-for-pound list for some time now. The lightweight champion has defended his title thrice and has proved his mettle on multiple occasions.

Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov will be the on the main and co-main fights of UFC 311 as it could be a great night for ...

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