UFC President Dana White announced Friday that Islam Makhachev will defend the ... for the vacant UFC lightweight title at UFC 280 in 2022, Makhachev has twice defeated Alexander Volkanovski ...

Islam Makhachev’s run at lightweight has been nothing short of dominant. Since capturing the 155-pound crown at UFC 280, he racked up four consecutive title defenses, defeating top contenders ...

Oct 22, 2022; Abu Dhabi, UAE; Charles Oliveira (red gloves) and Islam Makhachev (blue gloves) during UFC 280 at Etihad Arena. / Craig Kidwell-Imagn Images The two were supposed to rematch the ...

Islam Makhachev’s manager has revealed the ... A rematch with Charles Oliveira, who he beat to become champion at UFC 280 in October 2022, seems like the next best option if you look at ...

Makhachev is the UFC lightweight champion and has the held the belt for three years since he defeated Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 in October ... straight in there with Islam.

Champion Islam Makhachev (26-1) takes on second-ranked ... He won the vacant championship at UFC 280 in October 2022 by ...

The UFC is heading for a confusing place regarding International Fight Week. The annual marquee event generally features a huge main event, and many believed that a matchup between current lightweight ...

Makhachev was supposed to face Arman Tsarukyan ... The Russian fighter took the belt off of Charles Oliveira at UFC 280, and he has successfully defended his title 3 times since.

Makhachev first fought for the UFC lightweight title in October 2022 when he met Charles Oliveira at UFC 280. The vacant 155 ... RUSSIA - APRIL 20: (L-R) Islam Makhachev of Russia celebrates ...

Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev looks ... challenger Renato Moicano in the UFC 311 main event on Saturday night at Intuit Dome. One fight earlier, Makhachev’s undefeated teammate, Umar ...