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 ...

If Islam Makhachev moves to the UFC welterweight division, a top contender is happy to let him skip the line for a title shot. In the meantime, Makhachev is reportedly contemplating a full-time ...

Islam Makhachev faces criticism from Arman Tsarukyan, who accuses him of dodging a fight with Ilia Topuria and favoring smaller opponents. Tsarukyan asserts himself as Makhachev's ultimate ...

Arman Tsarukyan defends Islam Makhachev's stance of not fighting Ilia Topuria.🤝 "Islam doesn't want to fight him because if he beats Topuria, people gonna say 'You again beat a 145-pound fighter.' ...

Carlos Prates is preparing to fight Ian Garry. Islam Makhachev may move to welterweight. Belal Muhammad might vacate his title to avoid fighting Makhachev. Prates believes Makhachev is a tougher ...

Islam Makhachev is considered one of the best lightweights in UFC history, having broken Khabib Nurmagomedov’s record for the most title defenses in the division. The Dagestani star has made it ...

Michael Bisping doesn't see the UFC pushing Islam Makhachev to vacate his lightweight championship with a move up to welterweight. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) has wanted a chance at a second ...

With each win, he continues to impress and climb the ranks. Now, he’s stirring the pot again, claiming a fight with Islam Makhachev would be a tougher challenge than facing current welterweight ...

Let's explore how Islam Makhachev's (left) grappling would come up against Khamzat Chimaev's (right) in a hypothetical matchup [Images courtesy: Getty Images] Islam Makhachev's legendary grappling ...

Ian Garry recently expressed his support for Islam Makhachev's welterweight title aspirations and wouldn't be slighted if he decided to accept an immediate title shot. The Dagestani has hinted ...

Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria is one of the most talked-about potential title fights in the last few months. However, despite all the hype and anticipation, there has been no progress on the ...

Arman Tsarukyan understands UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev's hesitancy to fight Ilia Topuria. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) and his mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, would like to see former ...