Current lightweight champ Islam Makhachev, meanwhile ... a round at UFC 311 last weekend), Poirier, Dan Hooker and Thiago Moises. It's close—and once again, it's impossible to really say ...

as seen in his finish of Thiago Moises. x.com But for as good as Makhachev is, he will still need to respect back-attacks that this title challenger, in particular, will be looking for.

Makhachev also employs stellar legwork that goes beyond his standing clinch work, as it’s not uncommon to see the 15-year pro incorporate crab rides in conjunction with back attacks, as seen in his ...

Islam Makhachev turned professional ... a real 50/50 fight with Arman Tsarukyan. Makhachev passed that test with flying colours, before then backing the Tsarukyan win up by beating Davi Ramos, Drew ...

Among those competing on the prelims included Thiago Moises, Felipe Bunes and Marco Tulio ... the event is expected to go on as planned. The card features Islam Makhachev defending his lightweight ...

Islam Makhachev’s first learning of his UFC 311 opponent switch didn’t come from the UFC matchmakers. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev had to scratch his gameplan for Arman Tsarukyan ...

Islam Makhachev seems to be a busy man at the moment. After his blowout victory over Renato Moicano, it looks like the floodgates have opened. Looking at Makhachev’s sheer dominance, there have ...

Islam Makhachev may have cemented himself as the greatest lightweight of all time, but there's still more work to be done for the reigning, defending UFC champion. On Saturday night in L.A ...

Islam Makhachev has always made his intention to become a UFC double champion clear and he may be on the verge of finally moving up in weight. Following the fight, Makhachev once again outlined ...