Since submitting Dustin Poirier at UFC 302, Islam Makhachev has made it clear that he wants to move up to welterweight to challenge for a second belt. He has already faced a champion from the ...

The reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev recently posted a video that showcased his friend, who was bloodied after a session of playing padel. This eventually caught the widespread ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev showed off his full arsenal to end his rivalry with Alexander Volkanovski. Islam Makhachev, a top protege of UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov ...

Enter Islam Makhachev, his protégé ... In 2014, he made his mark in the Russian National Combat Sambo Championship by winning ...

Alexander Volkanovski gave an unexpected prediction in terms of who he thinks would win the fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria. Volkanovski fought both men in quick succession.

Islam Makhachev is one of the most dominant UFC champions, currently holding a 15-fight win streak. He also holds the position of the pound-for-pound number one. His impressive performances and ...

Ilia Topuria has lightweight gold in his crosshairs. After the announcement, Topuria's next step felt obvious: An immediate title shot against the reigning 155-pound champion Islam Makhachev.

That means stepping into the lightweight division, where Islam Makhachev reigns as the undisputed champion. As the debate over Ilia’s next move intensifies, Henry Cejudo has shared insights into ...