Islam Makhachev is one of the most dominating forces in the UFC, especially inside the lightweight division. Precise, strong in grappling, confident inside and outside the Octagon-Makhachev recently ...

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 ...

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

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

Former UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman thinks a matchup between Belal Muhammad and Islam Makhachev makes sense. Muhammad, ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Islam Makhachev of Russia celebrates after he beats Alex Volkanovski of Australia in the UFC lightweight ...

Beneil Dariush has an interesting pick for the UFC lightweight who has the best chance of dethroning Islam Makhachev.

Join us today for our live play-by-play coverage of the UFC 294 main event featuring a lightweight fight between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski. UFC 294 is LIVE NOW! Check out the ...

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 ...

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 said he isn’t concerned with being known as the greatest lightweight of all time. He does value setting records and earning his way into the UFC Hall of Fame.