If Makhachev was diminished at lightweight, it was difficult to tell based on his performances. After losing in his UFC debut to Adriano Martins back in October 2015, Makhachev has rattled off 15 ...

Islam Makhachev has the biggest opportunity of his career ahead of him, but it's hard to resist thinking down the road a ...

The stakes will be high at the top of the card as two legends shoot to become two-division champions. After Zhang Weili battles flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko fresh off vacating her strawweight ...

It appears the door for Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria is not shut. However, Makhachev, personally, doesn't see the allure ...

UFC: Islam Makhachev dismisses Ilia Topuria superfight rumors, revealing he’s finished cutting extreme weight and won’t stay at lightweight.

Makhachev was reminded of Arman Tsarukyan’s picks for his street fight team. Tsarukyan had nominated Khamzat Chimaev, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Makhachev to fend off everyone. Makhachev also picked ...

Former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is set to challenge for the welterweight title at UFC 322 on November 15th, ...

UFC 322 build-up continues with Makhachev set for a high-stakes matchup. The build-up for UFC 322 is officially in full swing ...

DUBAI – Javier Mendez likes what he sees out of Islam Makhachev in his newly minted weight class. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) vacated his lightweight title for a move up to 170 pounds. He ...

Former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, if he can win the welterweight title at UFC 322, said he would welcome a ...