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UFC 322: Islam Makhachev captures welterweight gold in dominant showing against Jack Della Maddalena

November 16, 2025 Jack Wannan

Islam Makhachev achieved rare double-champ status with an impressive performance against Jack Della Maddalena.

Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev, Shevchenko vs. Zhang set for UFC’s annual MSG card

August 29, 2025 Jack Wannan

A pair of major title matchups will headline UFC’s upcoming trip to Madison Square Garden in New York City.

UFC 317 title fights confirmed, Islam Makhachev to vacate title

May 13, 2025 John Pollock

A slew of UFC announcements dropped on Tuesday, including the main event for UFC 317 and a championship becoming vacant.

UFC 302 Results & Reaction: Makhachev vs. Poirier | Strickland vs. Costa

June 2, 2024 POST Wrestling Staff

John Pollock and Eric Marcotte review UFC 302 with Islam Makhachev defending the lightweight title against Dustin Poirier.

UFC 302 results: Islam Makhachev puts Dustin Poirier to sleep with D’Arce Choke, defends lightweight belt for third time

June 2, 2024 Jack Wannan

Rolling coverage of UFC 302 as it progresses on Saturday night.

UFC 294 Results: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski 2, Usman vs. Chimaev

October 21, 2023 Eric Marcotte

UFC 294 from Abu Dhabi with a rematch between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC lightweight title.

Alexander Volkanovski replaces Charles Oliveira at UFC 294

October 11, 2023 John Pollock

The UFC 294 pay-per-view has a new main event in Abu Dhabi.

Dana White announces top fights for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi

July 20, 2023 John Pollock

Dana White has revealed the top fights scheduled for UFC 294 this fall when the promotion returns to Abu Dhabi.

Multiple UFC nominees listed for ESPN’s ESPY Awards

June 21, 2023 John Pollock

There are multiple UFC nominations on the list for the annual ESPY Awards from ESPN.

UFC 284 Report: Islam Makhachev defeats Alexander Volkanovski to retain UFC Lightweight Championship

February 12, 2023 Eric Marcotte

Eric Marcotte reviews UFCC 284 where Islam Makhachev defeated Alexander Volkanovski, and Yair Rodriguez became an interim champion.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Tony Khan – “I expect big increases in the rights for the AEW programs”

February 8, 2023 John Pollock

Tony Khan speaks on AEW TV rights negotiations, analysis of Bellator on CBS numbers, AEW Dynamite preview & more.

Islam Makhachev to defend lightweight title against Alexander Volkanovski

November 12, 2022 John Pollock

Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski are set to fight early next year.

UFC 280 Report: Islam Makhachev submits Charles Oliveira to become Lightweight Champion

October 22, 2022 Eric Marcotte

Islam Makhachev became the new UFC lightweight champion after submitting Charles Oliveira in the main event at UFC 280.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Halloween Havoc preview, GCW streaming news coming soon

October 21, 2022 John Pollock

John Pollock previews Halloween Havoc, Brett Lauderdale discusses GCW plans including its streaming service, UFC 280 loses a fight & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Animated Steve Austin project has stalled, per show creator

October 20, 2022 John Pollock

Comedian details frustrations over a stalled project with Steve Austin, AEW vs. NXT reflection, Hangman Page update, and a UFC 280 preview.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WrestleMania Backlash & UFC 274 analysis, Roman Reigns, Tammy Sytch

May 9, 2022 John Pollock

Analysis of WrestleMania Backlash and UFC 274, Roman Reigns update, Tammy Sytch case, AEW in Spain, Charles Oliveira’s win, Esparza-Namajunas.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Dynamite at The Forum, Excellent feature on CM Punk

February 28, 2022 John Pollock

AEW announces Dynamite at The Forum in L.A., terrific feature on CM Punk, NJPW anniversary preview, MITB tickets & Rafael Fiziev off UFC 272.

UFC Fight Night Report: Islam Makhachev stops Bobby Green in the first round

February 26, 2022 Eric Marcotte

Eric Marcotte covers Saturday’s UFC Fight Night where Islam Makhachev stopped Bobby Green in the first round of their main event fight.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Tony Khan hypes announcement, “something very important in the wrestling business”

February 25, 2022 John Pollock

Tony Khan hypes major announcement, Ronda Rousey on house shows, Cesaro’s contract expires, Terminus 2 ending, AEW Fan Fest details & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: “The Steroid Trials”

October 29, 2021 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews the “The Steroid Trials” edition of Dark Side, Jim Duggan out of surgery, UFC 267 preview, Joe Koff on ROH’s hiatus, the future for Kayla Harrison, Canadian viewership, big NOAH card & lots more.