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

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

The highly anticipated fight between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan has been canceled after Tsarukyan withdrew due to a ...

Makhachev was set to defend his title in a rematch against Arman Tsarukyan, while Moicano was to face Beneil Dariush. However ...

UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev reflects on his UFC 302 victory over Dustin Poirier, acknowledging mistakes made in the fight.

UFC President Dana White announced Friday that Islam Makhachev will defend the UFC lightweight title against Renato Moicano ...

Arman Tsarukyan being out of his title fight against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 had thrown the UFC into chaos for some time.

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.

Champions Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili will be wearing their own personalized fight shorts when they enter the cage ...

I'd submit Dustin Poirier': Paddy Pimblett downplays Islam Makhachev's win UFC 302 bonuses: Islam Makhachev double-dips for $100,000 in thriller vs. Dustin Poirier 'One of the best fights I've ...