The challenges seem to be pouring in for Islam Makhachev at the moment. After registering a thumping victory at UFC 311, talks of what’s next for Makhachev began circulating. Speaking about his ...

Islam Makhachev is undoubtedly the pound-for-pound #1 fighter in the UFC. The lightweight king has proved again and again why he is the most complete champion. When it comes to achievements ...

The UFC’s first Pay-Per-View event of 2025 boasted two championship fights at the top of the bill, although Islam Makhachev’s headlining title defense did experience a major weigh-in day ...

Islam Makhachev turned professional ... a real 50/50 fight with Arman Tsarukyan. Makhachev passed that test with flying colours, before then backing the Tsarukyan win up by beating Davi Ramos, Drew ...

Inglewood: Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev submitted 10th-ranked Renato Moicano at 4:05 of the first round Saturday night at UFC 311 for his 15th straight victory. It didn’t take long for ...

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 made quick work of Renato Moicano on late notice at UFC 311, securing a historic fourth lightweight title defence. Makhachev was expecting to fight Arman Tsarukyan here ...

INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Islam Makhachev retained his lightweight title with a first-round submission against Renato Moicano on Saturday night in the main event of UFC 311 at the Intuit Dome.

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Makhachev was called out by current UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria after the bout. "Islam, if I want to, I can finish you," Topuria said on X. "If I want to, I can knock you out.

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev reached out to his anxious mother immediately after his history-making win at UFC 311. Islam Makhachev defeated short-notice replacement opponent Renato ...

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