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

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

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

Champions Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili will be wearing their own personalized fight shorts when they enter the cage for their matchups at UFC 311.

The 2024 calendar year was full of amazing UFC fights. It was a year that also witnessed other combat sports like boxing and BJJ shine with various high-profile fights of their own.

Khabib Nurmagomedov recently reflected on his title fight against Dustin Poirier and revealed what 'The Diamond' told him at the end of the first round.

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev acknowledges he wasn't flawless against Dustin Poirier. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) notched his third title defense when he submitted Poirier in Round 5 ...

Former interim lightweight titleholder Justin Gaethje is actively preparing for a return to the UFC Octagon in March.

Ahead of UFC 311, Islam Makhachev took part in an interview with Shakiel Mahjouri, during which he revealed that were it not for Khabib Nurmagomedov's instructions, he would have continued striking wi ...

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov passed on the torch to his teammate and close friend, Islam Makhachev, when he chose to hang up his gloves in 2020.