MMA legend Khabib Nurmagomedov is enjoying a well-deserved break after months of intense coaching. Recently, he focused on preparing his top pupils—Islam Makhachev, Usmar Nurmagomedov, and Usman ...

Former fighter-turned-analyst Chael Sonnen thinks the UFC has a big decision to make regarding lightweight kingpin Islam ...

MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has explained why he believes Islam Makhachev is eager to leave the lightweight division.

Veteran UFC color-commentator, Joe Rogan has revealed he pleaded with Endeavor CEO, Ari Emanuel to abolish the practice of ...

Linked in recent weeks with a massive super fight, Dricus du Plessis has claimed a potential defense of his middleweight crown against Islam Makhachev ...

Islam Makhachev has been dominating the UFC lightweight division for some time now. The fighter has four title defenses, more than any lightweight in the history of UFC. He is more than eager to ...

Dricus du Plessis brutally shut down Islam Makhachev ‘s potential pursuit of championships in three divisions ahead of his UFC 312 return to the Octagon. After Makhachev teased a potential clash with ...

At least an extra 20 pounds. Islam Makhachev weighed 178 pounds the night of his UFC 311 victory Saturday — one day after registering at 154.5 pounds — when he submitted Renato Moicano in the ...

At UFC 311, Islam Makhachev produced yet another spectacular performance, brutally beating Renato Moicano with a brabo choke inside the opening round. The impressive display cemented the Russian ...

Paddy Pimblett was angered by Renato Moicano's loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 311. Moicano (20-6-1 MMA, 12-6 UFC) was quickly submitted by lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) in ...

UFC 311 social media reactions: Islam Makhachev's title defense over Renato Moicano Islam Makhachev def. Renato Moicano at UFC 311: Best photos ...