Islam Makhachev is one of the most dominating forces in the UFC, especially inside the lightweight division. Precise, strong ...

Islam Makhachev has established himself as one of ... of his striking after his win over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294. "The way he was striking with Volk over the two fights and then with ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev defends his title at UFC 311 against Arman Tsarukyan. The two fighters are the betting favorites to end 2025 as UFC LW champion.

Islam Makhachev managed to set a new UFC lightweight ... Charles Oliveira was originally meant to challenge Makhachev at UFC 294, but he suffered a bad cut above his right eye in training, which ...

Following his win over Renato Moicano at UFC 311, Islam Makhachev has already returned to training as talks already begin ...

Islam Makhachev made quick work of Renato Moicano on Saturday night, locking in a D'arce choke to submit him in Round 1 and ...

While in attendance at UFC 311, Oliveira gave his instant reaction to Islam Makhachev's fourth successful ... training under two weeks away from UFC 294. "'Anything is possible, it's whenever ...

Dana White isn’t sure about UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev jumping two weight classes. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) is eager to become a two-weight UFC champion, but standing in the way of ...

Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez says the undisputed UFC lightweight champion has the ability to win UFC titles at both ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Islam Makhachev of Russia celebrates after he beats Alex ...

Islam Makhachev of Russia reacts after his knockout ... [+] victory against Alexander Volkanovski of Australia in the UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 294 event at Etihad Arena on ...

The division moved on, as did they. Makhachev knocked out short-notice replacement Alexander Volkanovski, while Oliveira went 2-1 over his next three fights. This included a loss to Makhachev's ...