UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev made easy work of late-replacement opponent Renato Moicano, scoring a submission win via d’arce choke with 55 seconds left in the first round Saturday night at ...

Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will go for his fourth consecutive title defense against a new opponent on hours' notice when he meets Renato Moicano in the UFC 311 main event. Makhachev (26-1 ...

Sometimes, in MMA, the phrase "subject to change" is the literal truth, which was the case here. Tsarukyan informed the UFC early Friday morning he'd been suffering from back pain while undergoing his ...

With Arman Tsarukyan being forced to withdraw on weigh-in day, Moicano will now be stepping in on short notice to challenge Makhachev for his lightweight title. Not only was Moicano already on weight ...

UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov knows a thing or two about last-minute opponent changes. Nurmagomedov, one of the best former lightweight champions in the sport, has become an incredible coach.

There's nothing that Renato Moicano brings to the table that Islam Makhachev hasn't seen before, and Rohit Ponniaya expects the lightweight champ to make quick work of his new opponent in tonight's ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov has been a disciplined fighter all throughout his life. In the era of trash talking, ‘The Eagle’ has been the one that has always respected his opponents. And while he has retired, ...

It's not the matchup we expected, but Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano are set to fight with undisputed UFC gold at stake. Their lightweight title bout scheduled for five rounds is taking place ...

UFC 311 takes place Saturday night, highlighted by two title fights. Islam Makachev will defend his lightweight belt against Renato Moicano, a last minute replacement, while Merab Dvalishvili will ...