With the hold getting tighter, Moicano has no choice but to tap out with less than a minute to go in the round. Official Result: Islam Makhachev def. Renato Moicano via submission (d’arce choke ...

The pound-for-pound #1 mixed martial artist in the world in 2025 is Islam Makhachev Makhachev is the UFClightweight champion ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev appears closer to a title fight than not. According to Eurosport, Makhachev is in ...

Renato Moicano (left) used an Islam Makhachev (middle) quote, to call out Michael Chandler (right). [Images Courtesy: @Renato_Moicano_UFC, @Islam_Makhachev and @MikeChandlerMMA on Instagram ...

Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) recently broke the record for most title defenses in UFC lightweight history when he quickly ...

Islam Makhachev last fought Renato Moicano in what was one of the easiest fights of his career. However, once that was done, speculations about who Makhachev will face next began to emerge.

Despite making UFC lightweight history with a fourth title defense at UFC 311, Makhachev is stuck in the hot seat. On one hand, Ilia Topuria has moved up and demands a title shot, on the other, ...

BJ Penn achieved great things in multiple weight classes but for many fans, the argument comes down to Makhachev or his close ...

Islam Makhachev’s title situation is complicated. One way or another, Ilia Topuria will challenge for Lightweight gold.

Islam Makhachev has reportedly begun training camp for his upcoming fight, signaling preparations are officially underway.

Arman Tsarukyan has weighed in on the UFC lightweight title scenario amidst uncertainty surrounding champion Islam ...

Islam Makhachev hasn’t fought since defending the UFC lightweight belt against Renato Moicano at UFC 311 earlier this year. After defeating Moicano, Makhachev hinted at an upcoming move to ...