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

UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier offered a noteworthy take on the fighting styles of two of the sport's most dominant ...

Islam Makhachev exploits the slightest of openings. The American Kickboxing Academy star kept his stranglehold on the undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight title, as he dismissed ...

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 ...

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UFC 311 is headlined by a massive rematch between Islam Makhachev (26-1) and Arman Tsarukyan (22-3) for the lightweight title. Makhachev, the current champion, defeated Tsarukyan by unanimous ...

Islam Makhachev retains the lightweight championship after earning a first-round submission victory against Renato Moicano at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Makhachev has now ...

If Islam Makhachev's prediction is correct, a third Nurmagomedov could hold UFC gold soon. Makhachev, the UFC lightweight champion, and bantamweight title challenger Nurmagomedov each compete at ...

Nearly five years after their first fight, Islam Makhachev will look to win for a second time over Arman Tsarukyan. Their first bout was close, closer than people realize. Although Makhachev was ...

Islam Makhachev exploits the slightest of openings ... However, Dvalishvili kept his foot on the gas, bullied his challenger onto the back foot, threatened with takedowns and fired away with ...