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Islam Makhachev knocked out Alexander Volkanovski in the first round to retain his lightweight title at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Russia's Makhachev, 31, dropped Volkanovski, 35, with a left high kick ...

Alexander Volkanovski supports Islam Makhachev as exciting double champ discussions emerge, fueling speculation about future ...

UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 was a mixed ... A UFC Lightweight Championship rematch between current champion Islam Makhachev and former champion Charles Oliveira was expected to headline ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov's protege Islam Makhachev is set to make his first lightweight title defense against Charles Oliveira at UFC 294, which will be the promotion's annual card in Abu Dhabi in October.

With UFC lightweight king Islam Makhachev back on the road to recovery following a hand injury, the promotion is expected to book his next title fight against Arman Tsarukyan for January 2025.

UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has confirmed that Islam Makhachev will return next year as he looks to make history. The former lightweight champion retired in October of 2020 after the passing of ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has revealed his expected return date and potential opponent following a recent injury. The champion, who last fought in June against Dustin Poirier ...

No one has ruled the UFC like the Dagestani fighters. From Khabib Nurmagomedov to his cousin Umar Nurmagomedov, everyone has been a dominant figure inside the octagon. Notably, Islam Makhachev has ...

He wants to be the first to knock out Holloway and does not hesitate to cite his next target, UFC No. 1 Islam Makhachev (26-1). It came given after a back and forth that continues to raise the ...