Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) notched his third title defense when he submitted Poirier in Round 5 at UFC 302 in June.

Tsarukyan’s reach is two inches longer, and he claims he’s prepared a “special trick” for the fight. However, Makhachev is ...

Reigning champion Makhachev is 33, while Tsarukyan is significantly younger at 28. That age gap also translates into a major ...

Arman Tsarukyan thinks Ilia Topuria would be a stellar addition to the UFC lightweight division. Ahead of Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) challenging Islam Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) for the ...

Umar Nurmagomedov is on the verge of bringing a second UFC title to the Nurmagomedov family. If Islam Makhachev's prediction is correct, a third Nurmagomedov could hold UFC gold soon. Makhachev, the ...

Islam Makhachev recently explained why he doesn't care too much about breaking Khabib Nurmagomedov's UFC lightweight title defense record.

Islam Makhachev believes Daniel Cormier’s eating habit is a ‘big problem’. The UFC champion, like many MMA fans, has found ...

Everyone is wondering if Islam Makhachev can break Khabib Nurmagomedov ’s record for most lightweight title defenses. The ...

As the flames continue to wreak havoc on Los Angeles County, UFC fans have pointed out the fire's proximity to the venue and ...

Islam Makhachev believes he would've knocked Dustin Poirier out in their UFC title fight if it wasn't for Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Fellow lightweight fighter Dan Hooker explains why he picks Beneil Dariush to secure a win against Renato Moicano in their ...

But the co-main event is just as thrilling, featuring the much-anticipated bantamweight title clash between Merab Dvalishvili ...