Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) notched his third title defense when he submitted Poirier in Round 5 at UFC 302 in June.

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, the ...

Upon signing with the UFC, former Bellator champion Chandler needed just one win to earn a shot at the vacant lightweight ...

Everyone is wondering if Islam Makhachev can break Khabib Nurmagomedov ’s record for most lightweight title defenses. The ...

Two legendary former UFC champions clap for and then clap back after Islam Makhachev tells them to change their podcast name.

Islam Makhachev gave Arman Tsarukyan some words of encouragement after their first UFC fight. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev was recently involved in an altercation with Nate Diaz, but assures he did not ...

Reigning champion Makhachev is 33, while Tsarukyan is significantly younger at 28. That age gap also translates into a major ...

Ahead of Islam Makhachev's title defense at UFC 311, legendary coach Javier Mendez has explained what Khabib Nurmagomedov's ...

At UFC 311, Islam Makhachev can break a tie with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Benson Henderson, and BJ Penn for most UFC lightweight ...

American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez has given his take on why Islam Makhachev is ahead of Jon Jones on the ...

Nurmagomedov's biggest roadblock is that his close friend Islam Makhachev reigns as UFC lightweight champion. If Nurmagomedov signs a UFC contract at the end of 2025, his ascent over the next few ...