Chael Sonnen believes the true reason UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has been talking about chasing a second title ...

In the biggest fight of his life, Nassourdine Imavov has come through -- and he's called his shot for a crack at gold.

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has been backed for future middleweight success by Shara Magomedov.

Shara Magomedov reacts to Islam Makhachev’s comments on being able to fight and win the UFC middleweight title despite being a lightweight.

Beneil Dariush has an interesting pick for the UFC lightweight who has the best chance of dethroning Islam Makhachev.

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

Makhachev’s ability to adapt seamlessly to a last-second opponent change was on full display at UFC 311. UFC CEO Dana White ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Islam Makhachev of Russia celebrates after he beats Alex Volkanovski of Australia in the UFC lightweight ...

Islam Makhachev retained his lightweight title with a rapid submission of Renato Moicano at UFC 311, seeing off the late-notice challenger with a first-round D’Arce choke. Makhachev was ...

UFC president Dana White has revealed how reigning lightweight champion Islam Makhachev reacted after Arman Tsarukyan's withdrawal from their UFC 311 main event ...

Islam Makhachev said he isn’t concerned with being known as the greatest lightweight of all time, but does value setting records and earning his way into the UFC Hall of Fame. He has a chance to ...

UFC lightweight champion and No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter Islam Makhachev is gearing up for a high-stakes title defense on Saturday against top contender Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311 at the brand ...