Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has long been considered one of the best fighters in the division's history—and arguably one of
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev's coach wants the Arman Tsarukyan fight rescheduled. Tsarukyan pulled out of his title fight against Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) just one day before UFC 311 due to a back injury.
Check out the latest episode of “Overreaction Time” on the fallout from UFC 311, Jon Jones’ negotiations with the UFC, and more.
Makhachev became the UFC record holder for lightweight title defenses this past weekend at UFC 311 after he submitted Renato Moicano in the first round. It was an unexpected last-minute matchup after original opponent Arman Tsarukyan withdrew on weigh-ins day because of a back injury.
Islam Makhachev gained 23 lbs from weigh-in to fight night for UFC 311. CSAC has disclosed all fight night weights, and some will shock you.
Team Khabib coach claims Islam Makhachev can achieve a three-division title run and targets Shavkat Rakhmonov for welterweight gold.
Islam Makhachev’s manager has revealed the ‘UFC plan’ for his star client’s next fight. The lightweight champion was originally booked to defend his belt against Arman Tsarukyan before the Armenian withdrew from his first UFC title fight on Friday after suffering a back injury.
Islam Makhachev likes to roll with heavyweights during his training sessions in Dagestan, and Javier Mendez isn't a fan.
Dricus du Plessis has warned Sean Strickland he has “the ability to kill him” should he accept the American’s challenge to stay standing throughout their UFC 312 blockbuster – while also stressing there is no situation in which pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev ever beats him.
Following Islam Makhachev's big win at UFC 311, the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world wants to move up to face Dricus Du Plessis.
Moicano (20-6-1 MMA, 12-6 UFC) was quickly submitted by lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) in Saturday’s main event at Intuit Dome. Pimblett, who was previously angling to fight Moicano, expected more heart from the Brazilian.