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

Coach Javier Mendez called Poirier Makhachev’s toughest fight to date. Nurmagomedov thinks Makhachev can only grow from a ...

Makhachev defends title against Moicano on late notice – latest updates and results - Follow live as Islam Makhachev defends ...

Islam Makhachev says he still likes to watch his fight with Dustin Poirier despite making a lot of mistakes in it.

The highly anticipated fight between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan has been canceled after Tsarukyan withdrew due to a ...

Islam Makhachev crushes Renato Moicano at UFC 311 as Merab Dvalishvili upsets the odds - Makhachev retained his title by ...

Many people might disagree with Javier Mendez ’s pick for UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ’s toughest fight.

Islam Makhachev didn’t blink with a new opponent at UFC 311 as he made quick work of Renato Moicano after slapping on a ...

Sentiment was low for Poirier, whom many considered undeserving of the title shot. ‘The Diamond’ earned his fight off the ...

Makhachev was set to defend his title in a rematch against Arman Tsarukyan, while Moicano was to face Beneil Dariush. However ...