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

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

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.

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

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 ...

UFC 302 bonuses: Islam Makhachev double-dips for $100,000 in thriller vs. Dustin Poirier 'One of the best fights I've seen': Social media reacts to Islam Makhachev's submission of Dustin Poirier ...

Islam Makhachev will look to make a fourth successful lightweight championship title defence when he faces old foe Arman ...

Islam Makhachev recently debunked Arman Tsarukyan's narrative about his prowess inside the octagon, intending to take a drastic step to change Tsarukyan's opinion forever.

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 ...

At UFC 302, Dustin Poirier challenged Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight championship. Going into the fight, the fighter knew that it might be his last shot at the UFC gold and came into the ...

Ahead of his return to action at UFC 311 next weekend, Islam Makhachev has revealed he would have loved the chance to take on ...