Many people might disagree with Javier Mendez ’s pick for UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ’s toughest fight.

Sentiment was low for Poirier, whom many considered undeserving of the title shot. ‘The Diamond’ earned his fight off the ...

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.

New, last-minute challenger, no problem for Islam Makhachev. The lightweight champion kept hold of his title in the main ...

Islam Makhachev was able to defend his lightweight title for the third time when he defeated Dustin Poirier via fifth-round submission at UFC 302.

Islam Makhachev broke a significant lightweight record at UFC 311, which helps his case as the division’s greatest.

Recap Newsweek's UFC 311 fight night updates as reigning champions Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili retained their ...

UFC 311 was originally going to be a rematch between lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan, but Tsarukyan was pulled from the bout on Friday due to a back injury. Renato Moicano ...

Makhachev has now successfully defended the UFC lightweight title for a fifth time, the most title fight victories in the division’s history. Makhachev has won 15 consecutive fights in his 17 ...