Feb 12, 2023 · Islam Makhachev has retained the UFC lightweight title after a thrilling 25-minute back-and-forth contest with 145-lb champion Alex Volkanovski at UFC 284 in Perth.

Oct 17, 2023 · Islam Makhachev of Russia punches Alexander Volkanovski of Australia in the UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 284 event at RAC Arena on February 12, 2023 in Perth, Australia.

Feb 12, 2023 · Australia’s UFC featherweight champion, Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski was unable to dethrone UFC lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, in a battle for pound-for-pound supremacy.

Feb 12, 2023 · Islam Makhachev defeated Alexander Volkanovski to retain the lightweight title while Yair Rodriguez claimed the featherweight interim title. Here's how the action played out at UFC 284.

Oct 21, 2023 · After five close rounds in their first encounter, Islam Makhachev made quick work in the lightweight title rematch against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294. Makhachev knocked Volkanovski down...

Feb 12, 2023 · In front of a rowdy RAC Arena full of passionate fans who cheered on his opponent Alexander Volkanovski (25-2 MMA, 12-1 UFC), the promotion’s lightweight champion Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1...

Feb 12, 2023 · Islam Makhachev called his shot and followed through, venturing to Perth, Australia and defeating pound-for-pound king and featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski to successfully...

Oct 21, 2023 · UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (25-1) and featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (26-3) faced off with Makhachev’s belt on the line in a short-notice rematch in the night’s main...

Oct 21, 2023 · 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...

Feb 12, 2023 · Islam Makhachev retained his lightweight title despite a valiant effort from featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Makhachev took home a unanimous decision in the main event from...