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

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

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

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

Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili are receiving that champion treatment. The revealed custom shorts that the UFC ...

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov passed on the torch to his teammate and close friend, Islam Makhachev, when he chose to hang up his gloves in 2020.

McGregor has engaged in several heated verbal altercations with Khabib Nurmagomedov and his teammates, but has shocked many ...

Robert Whittaker doesn't think Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan are on the same level. Makhachev puts his lightweight ...

Islam Makhachev recently reflected on his successful title defense against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 and highlighted areas in which he believes he could have been better.

Ahead of UFC 311, Islam Makhachev took part in an interview with Shakiel Mahjouri, during which he revealed that were it not for Khabib Nurmagomedov's instructions, he would have continued striking wi ...

The Armenian is vying for the crown in the most prestigious division of the premier mixed martial arts league (lightweight) against pound-for-pound number one Islam Makhachev. The UFC is not holding ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov recently reflected on his title fight against Dustin Poirier and revealed what 'The Diamond' told him at the end of the first round.