Makhachev quickly taps short-notice foe Moicano Islam Makhachev made quick work of Renato Moicano on Saturday night, locking in a D’arce choke to submit him in Round 1 and retain his title at UFC 311.

Makhachev submits Poirier in 5th to stay champ Islam Makhachev was pushed hard but retained his lightweight title after he got Dustin Poirier to tap in the fifth round at UFC 302.

Gaethje ok waiting on UFC clash with Makhachev Justin Gaethje, the UFC’s current BMF champion, told ESPN on Wednesday that he has “no issues waiting” for his crack at current titleholder Islam Makhachev.

Makhachev knocks out Volkanovski in rematch Islam Makhachev defended his 155-pound lightweight championship by knocking out featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in the opening round at UFC 294 on Saturday.

Volkanovski promises ‘absolute nightmare’ for Makhachev Alexander Volkanovski says he’s in a “no pressure headspace” ahead of his unexpectedly early re-match against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.

Oliveira out, Volkanovski in to face Makhachev Alexander Volkanovski will replace an injured Charles Oliveira and fight lightweight champ Islam Makhachev in the main event of UFC 294 on Oct. 21.

Takeaways: Gaethje’s ultimate option — Makhachev’s title or making money with McGregor Justin Gaethje officially has options after UFC 291. Meanwhile, who should Alex Pereira and Kevin Holland fight next?

Makhachev-Oliveira title rematch set for UFC 294 Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira will run it back for the lightweight title on Oct. 21 in the main event of UFC 294, Dana White announced Wednesday night.