Islam doesn’t want to give up his belt — he wants to fight at 155 too. Islam can take the 170 title, then return to 155 and hold both belts,” said Nurmagomedov.

Islam Makhachev has cemented himself as one of the most dominant forces in UFC history, boasting a 27-1 record and a 15-fight win streak that has him in conversations with legends like Anderson Silva.

Islam Makhachev (Photo by Gary A. Vasquez/Imagn Images) Islam Makhachev has finally started his training camp! After his win against Renato Moicano, many possibilities were being flown around.

To make matters worse, the cut had developed a staph (MRSA) infection that could also have forced him out of the fight. As if that wasn't enough, he also had a pinched nerve in his back that was ...

The shocking way Merab Dvalishvili was cleared to fight at UFC 311 despite horrific leg injury Amazingly, not only was Dvalishvili able to be cleared by the California commission, but he went on ...

Merab Dvalishvili ’s staph infection at UFC 311 was so severe that “regular people” might have “had their leg amputated” in his position, it has been claimed. Dvalishvili fought through ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev defends his title at UFC 311 against Arman Tsarukyan. The two fighters are the betting favorites to end 2025 as UFC LW champion.

Five-plus years ago, Tsarukyan made his promotional debut against Islam Makhachev. At the time, the latter was on a four-fight winning streak and on the early end of building his stock.

2024 was a gift that kept on giving for fight fans, as we saw some of the most exciting, action-packed fights in marquee UFC events. The post All UFC Championships That Changed Hands in 2024 ...

Here we go again with all the excuses… Islam Makhachev went into his last fight with a staph infection and still got the win — Kem-maka (@May_twenty3rd) July 5, 2024 This fan was exhausted with all ...