Makhachev notched his third title defense when he beat Dustin Poirier with a fifth-round D’Arce choke at UFC 302 in June.

Javier Mendez reveals Islam Makhachev will avoid welterweight division as long as Belal Muhammad holds the championship.

The Dagestani lightweight has been a dominant champion at 155lb, and could break the divisional record for title defenses if he beats Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311. But with his teammate Belal Muhammad ...

Javier Mendez expresses confidence in Islam Makhachev's ability to defeat Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311 in an intense showdown.

Javier Mendez is very confident in his fighters ability. So much so that he believes Islam Makhachev will make history.

Zellhuber and Ribovics helped ring in the UFC 306 main card headlined by Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili. After two title fights at the top of the card that left more to be desired, Zellhuber vs.

Islam Makhachev is considered by most, except UFC CEO Dana White, as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter on the planet. Yet, ...

Paddy Pimblett was not impressed by Islam Makhachev's submission victory over Dustin Poirier back in June 2024.

Islam Makhachev's potential move to welterweight is on hold for the time being, according to his longtime coach Javier Mendez. The Dagestani has shared interest in moving to 170 pounds in search of a ...

The pound-for-pound ace and reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight titleholder will defend his undisputed crown when he rematches Arman Tsarukyan in the UFC 311 main event on Jan. 18.

Islam Makhachev (left) is in for a very tough rematch with Arman Tsarukyan (right) at UFC 311 according to one of Tsarukyan's compatriots at American Top Team [Image Courtesy: Getty Images] Arman ...

Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov will be the on the main and co-main fights of UFC 311 as it could be a great night for ...