Topuria's championship reign has not lasted as long as Makhachev's. But 'El Matador' knocked out arguably the two best fighters in divisional history in back-to-back title fights, namely Alexander ...

Charles Oliveira confidently claims he's the hardest hitter in the UFC, recalling how his power made opponents fold.

Oliveira enthused: “It’s very hard to answer, but [I’ve fought] Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje, Michael Chandler. When I ...

Don't expect Michael Chandler to use BKFC as a post-UFC career. Chandler has been entertaining fans with his wars inside the ...

Iron' Michael Chandler has been a bit too malleable perhaps, losing four out of his last five fights. The post With No Conor ...

With Islam Makhachev breaking his close friend, mentor and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov's record for most UFC lightweight title defences, BBC Sport analyses how the pair compare statistically.

There, the UFC executive largely shut down Islam Makhachev’s tease of a move to 185 pounds. While Dana White has no issue ...

Islam Makhachev’s D’Arce choke is becoming a signature move after it netted him Submission of the Month honors again in ...

The former UFC title challenger is coming off back-to-back losses to Dustin Poirier, and most recently Charles Oliveira at ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev hints at a potential title defense against Justin Gaethje after UFC 311.

Following his UFC 311 title defense, Islam Makhachev has surprisingly highlighted Justin Gaethje as his potential next challenge as he looks for a July return.

Beneil Darisuh believes there is one fighter who has what it takes to dethrone lightweight king Islam Makhachev. And his ...