Unbeaten middleweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev may yet to have even fought for divisional spoils in his Octagon tenure, ...

Ilia Topuria is eager to secure a fight with UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev, believing that a victory would solidify his status as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world.

Islam Makhachev is targeting a historic fight against the UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis. Makhachev defended his ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev considers it a legitimate possibility that he moves up to 185 pounds and defeats middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis.

Islam Makhachev has been dominating the UFC lightweight ... I just need to work with my specialists, gain muscle mass, add a little weight. I think I can try. As I already said at the press ...

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 ...

Manager Ali Abdelaziz recently hinted at Islam ... a back injury. “Ahalkalakets” was replaced by Renato Carneiro, who was supposed to fight Beneil Dariush on the same card. Makhachev submitted ...

Inglewood: Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev submitted 10th-ranked Renato ... who pulled out of the bout Friday because “of significant back pain” related to an injury.

There’s no doubt that the claims of Islam Makhachev being a better version of Khabib Nurmagomedov hold weight. His impressive winning streak and ability to dominate anyone who steps in his path ...

Islam Makhachev retained his lightweight ... After being dropped briefly by a right hand, Makhachev (27-1) put Moicano on his back. As the challenger scrambled, Makhachev snatched a D'Arce choke ...

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