Makhachev of Russia wins the UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC ...

Since beating Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC lightweight title at UFC 280 in 2022, Makhachev has twice defeated Alexander Volkanovski, and he scored a fifth-round submission victory over ...

Sub2 over Charles Oliveira (UFC 280) • Defenses: 4 Ilia Topuria • Won title: Feb. 17, 2024 • Outcome: KO2 over Alexander Volkanovski (UFC 298) • Defenses: 1 Merab Dvalishvili • Won title ...

Oct 22, 2022; Abu Dhabi, UAE; Charles Oliveira (red gloves) and Islam Makhachev (blue gloves) during UFC 280 at Etihad Arena. / Craig Kidwell-Imagn Images The two were supposed to rematch the ...

Adesanya lost his third straight UFC fight, this one to Imavov. Here are the results and best highlights from UFC Fight Night ...