He is set to receive the first title opportunity of his UFC career next month as he challenges Islam Makhachev for the lightweight belt at UFC 311. 'Ahalkalakets' recently shared footage of ...

Islam Makhachev, the reigning UFC lightweight champion, hails from the village of Brushi in Dagestan, Russia, where he was born on October 27, 1991. His journey in combat sports began with a ...

The Islam Makhachev next fight news has finally arrived, and the pound-for-pound king of the UFC will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon in January. But who will the lightweight champion ...

Islam Makhachev is deep in preparation for the fourth defense of his lightweight title, which will arrive at UFC 311 on January 18, 2025, against Armenian wrestler Arman Tsarukyan. Should ...

Islam Makhachev joked that he is struggling now that his former training partner has taken up a prominent coaching role in his camp. Khabib Nurmagomedov has become one of the most well-respected ...

At UFC 311, Islam Makhachev can take sole possession of the all-time record for UFC lightweight title fight wins. If Makhachev defeats Arman Tsarukyan in the main event of the upcoming UFC 311 pay ...

Reigning UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev has made it clear: his focus is firmly on defending his title and pursuing new challenges within his division. As he prepares to face Arman ...

Dan Hooker believes Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov's opponents are often intimidated before the fight starts. Hooker (24-12 MMA, 14-8 UFC) experienced it first hand when he faced current ...

Coach Javier Mendez: Makhachev Has the Ability To Be Triple-Champ "I think that as long as Belal [Muhammad] is where he's at, I don't think Islam will go up," Mendez told The Schmo.I could be ...

Islam Makhachev will defend his lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311. The reigning champion has already successfully defended his belt three times since defeating Charles Oliveira ...