Islam Makhachev has been dominating the UFC lightweight division for some time now. The fighter has four title defenses, more than any lightweight in the history of UFC. He is more than eager to ...

Islam Makhachev turned professional back in 2010 with a debut ... before then backing the Tsarukyan win up by beating Davi Ramos, Drew Dober, Thiago Moisés and Dan Hooker. Of these four fights, the ...

2016. Jan 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Islam Makhachev (red gloves) fights Renato Moicano (blue gloves) in a lightweight title fight during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ...

There’s no doubt that the claims of Islam Makhachev being a better version of Khabib Nurmagomedov hold weight. His impressive winning streak and ability to dominate anyone who steps in his path ...

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Islam Makhachev called Renato Moicano ‘predictable.’ Surely enough, he proved his words as the lightweight champion got his victory in the first round. Fighting on a day’s notice ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev made easy work of late-replacement opponent Renato Moicano, scoring a submission win via d’arce choke with 55 seconds left in the first round Saturday ...

Islam Makhachev ... enough for Makhachev to start looking for a finish. The champion took down his opponent and immediately went to work on the D'Arce Choke that drew the tap from the challenger.

UFC 311 has a new matchup headlining tonight's main event, with Renato Moicano stepping in to challenge Islam Makhachev ... Turner and Drew Dober. That's a bad sign against Makhachev, who has ...

The UFC’s first Pay-Per-View event of 2025 boasted two championship fights at the top of the bill, although Islam Makhachev’s headlining title defense did experience a major weigh-in day ...

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 21: Islam Makhachev of Russia reacts after his knockout ... [+] victory against Alexander Volkanovski of Australia in the UFC lightweight championship ...