UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev insists on his goal of becoming dual-champion. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) defends his lightweight title in a rematch against Arman Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA ...

Topuria, 28, recently called Makhachev, 33, a “hypocrite” for giving up the 155lb belt after taking issue with “El Matador”’s decision to relinquish the 145lb gold. And now, Makhachev ...

Belal Muhammad and Islam Makhachev (Image Credit: Getty Images) UFC 315 brought great joy to Islam Makhachev as it finally opened the door to his long-standing dream of becoming a two-division ...

Islam Makhachev snuffed it out. ... UFC 302 full results: Islam Makhachev retains belt with 5th-round submission of Dustin Poirier. Jack Baer Staff writer. June 2, 2024 at 6:38 AM UTC.

Ilia Topuria sounds off on Islam Makhachev, claiming he’s ready to win and telling the former champ to “get in line” for the belt. Skip to main content Skip to header right navigation ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev hoped to get back into the octagon by March but will settle for a June 1 date vs. Dustin Poirier at UFC 302.

I can leave this belt." It's unclear how long Makhachev plans to fight, but his desire to be a two-weight class champion could open the door for Usman to take over lightweight.

Islam Makhachev could finally break 14-year record with next win Should he win his next fight, Makhachev would earn himself a spot in lightweight history as the man with the most defences ever in ...

Islam Makhachev has fired back at Ilia Topuria over his claim that the Russian is a “hypocrite”, calling his distant rival: “Just a big mouth with a nice haircut.” Topuria, 28, recently ...

Topuria, 28, recently called Makhachev, 33, a “hypocrite” for giving up the 155lb belt after taking issue with “El Matador”’s decision to relinquish the 145lb gold. And now, Makhachev ...