The Russian has now defended his belt four times in a row, a first in the UFC. The record was previously jointly held by legends Khabib Nurmagomedov, Benson Henderson and BJ Penn, who all managed ...

Volkanovski defended the belt five times before losing ... Lightweight Title on April 20, 2013, when Benson Henderson defeated Gilbert Melendez. The UFC Lightweight Title has been held by the ...

When Makhachev made the walk to the Octagon at UFC 311, he was tied with BJ Penn, Benson Henderson ... “I like this belt... If somebody wants this belt, come to the cage.” ...

Islam Makhachev made it three submission wins in five fights as he secured victory over Renato Moicano at UFC 311 on Jan ... B.J. Penn and Benson Henderson, all of whom defended the title three ...

Islam Makhachev is not only the best fighter in the world, he's also the most accomplished lightweight champion in UFC history ... held with BJ Penn, Benson Henderson, Frankie Edgar and his ...

UFC president Dana White said ... held by Khabib Nurmagomedov, BJ Penn and Benson Henderson with his victory over Moicano, by keeping the belt for a fourth time. Makhachev, who has won 15 fights ...

Bellator never die? The influence of the now-defunct MMA brand is all over the welterweight field of this year’s inaugural ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov, Benson Henderson and BJ Penn had previously held the record with three title defences each. The 33-year-old Makhachev notched up his 13th win by submission. "I like this belt ...

However, it took Makhachev just four minutes to submit Moicano, who is a black belt in Brazilian ... defences in UFC history with three, alongside Khabib Nurmagomedov, Benson Henderson and BJ ...