Islam Makhachev has multiple different paths that he could go down for his second outing of 2025 with big options on the table. The lightweight champion has spoken openly about wanting to move up ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is widely recognized as one of the most skilled fighters in MMA history. Initially, he was compared to his predecessor and teammate Khabib Nurmagomedov ...

Islam Makhachev has emerged as one of the biggest names in modern-day UFC. Taking a cue from his mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Makhachev has been dominating the MMA realm for a long time now.

Islam Makhachev's coach, Javier Mendez, considers his pupil the most well-rounded fighter in the UFC lightweight division. Mendez has also explained his reason for not referring to Makhachev as ...

No, Islam Makhachev's coach doesn't think he makes for the greatest fighter of all time... yet. Makhachev set a new UFC lightweight record at UFC 311 when he defended his title for a fourth time ...

Javier Mendez, coach of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, has thrown his support behind Paddy Pimblett as the next title contender. After Pimblett’s big win at UFC 314, Mendez believes the ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev’s rumored move to the welterweight division has a big obstacle in its way. Islam Makhachev hasn’t fought since defending the UFC lightweight belt ...

One of the standout names leading this transition is Islam Makhachev. Widely regarded as the heir to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s legacy, Makhachev has become a fan favorite, with many eager to see him ...

Javier Mendez thinks UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is en route to becoming ... Warriors get a big victory without Jimmy Butler and Damian Lillard suffers serious injury.