Islam Makhachev’s first learning of his UFC 311 opponent switch didn’t come from the UFC matchmakers. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev had to scratch his gameplan for Arman Tsarukyan ...

Islam Makhachev had long hinted that he will not follow his mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s footsteps. While Khabib never made a move out of his weight class, Makhachev wants to be flexible.

The MMA Fighting staff reviews all the biggest stories from UFC 311, including Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili’s big ...

Headlining the card is a battle for the undisputed UFC lightweight title as reigning champion and No. 1-ranked ...

The Islam Makhachev next fight news should arrive in the next few months. Until then, we look at three potential opponents for his UFC return and recap his latest win at UFC 311. In January ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev made easy work of late-replacement opponent Renato Moicano, scoring a submission win via d’arce choke with 55 seconds left in the first round Saturday ...

Islam Makhachev extended his reign over the lightweight division with a first-round submission win over Renato Moicano at UFC 311. The victory extended his winning streak to 15 and gives him his ...

Islam Makhachev managed to set a new UFC lightweight championship defense record after he defeated Renato Moicano at UFC 311. Heading into the octagon he was level with BJ Penn, Benson Henderson ...

INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Islam Makhachev retained his lightweight title with a first-round submission against Renato Moicano on ...

Islam Makhachev made it three submission wins in five fights as he secured victory over Renato Moicano at UFC 311 on Jan. 18 via D'arce choke in Round 1.