Islam Makhachev is the pound-for-pound number one fighter, and has dominated the lightweight division with four title ...

It’s like Khabib vs. Iaquinta all over again. Arman Tsarukyan withdrew from his lightweight title bout against reigning champion Islam Makhachev, forcing the promotion to poach Renato Moicano ...

Islam Makhachev is considered one of the best lightweights in UFC history, having broken Khabib Nurmagomedov’s record for the most title defenses in the division. The Dagestani star has made it ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is widely recognized as one of the most skilled fighters in MMA history. Initially, he was compared to his predecessor and teammate Khabib Nurmagomedov ...

The potential clash between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria has stirred intense excitement among fans eagerly awaiting an electrifying lightweight showdown. Since vacating his featherweight belt ...

He relinquished the title to attempt becoming a two-division UFC champion, but lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev doesn’t think Topuria deserves a 155-pound title fight. Topuria says that ...

Daniel Cormier was rendered furious with Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev in the middle of an intense discussion. Having trained extensively alongside the lightweight legends ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev’s rumored move to the welterweight division has a big obstacle in its way. Islam Makhachev hasn’t fought since defending the UFC lightweight belt ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev appears closer to a title fight than not. According to Eurosport, Makhachev is in camp preparing fight against an unnamed opponent. I can confirm that ...

Could Islam Makhachev (left) eventually take Khabib Nurmagomedov's (right) place in the UFC GOAT conversation? [Image Courtesy: @UFC_Asia on X/Twitter] Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov will ...