Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) walked through that door at UFC 317 in June, when the former featherweight champion moved up in ...

It appears Khabib Nurmagomedov may have outdone the promotion by revealing Islam Makhachev's next fight, a welterweight title ...

Jon Anik recently shared his thoughts on Islam Makhachev potentially returning to the 155-pound division and possibly ...

Check out the best photos from Islam Makhachev's first-round submission win over Renato Moicano at UFC 311 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. (Fight and venue photos by Gary A. Vasquez, USA Today ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev insists on his goal of becoming dual-champion. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) defends his lightweight title in a rematch against Arman Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA ...

Islam Makhachev has revealed an expected timeline for his next UFC lightweight title defense. Dana White Brushes Off UFC 300 Main Event Question & Fury-Usyk Postponement Currently the UFC’s #1 ...

Right after Makhachev had the belt wrapped back around his waist Topuria posted on social media, “Islam, if I want to, I can finish you. If I want to, I can knock you out.

Follow Us 16 Islam Makhachev (Image Credits: Imagn) Two UFC stars recently made moves to new divisions— Islam Makhachev stepped up to welterweight, while Ilia Topuria moved up to lightweight.

Read more: UFC 311 Recap: Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili Retain Titles in Los Angeles The UFC chose to change gears immediately, offering Makhachev a matchup against Renato Moicano.

Islam Makhachev has long been living in the shadow of Khabib Nurmagomedov, but after Saturday's UFC 302 card in Newark, he may have actually surpassed his long-time friend and mentor.

UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev claims he never turned down an offer to fight Rafael dos Anjos on short notice last weekend. Quite the opposite, in fact. Makhachev (22-1), who defeated ...

Undisputed UFC lightweight champion of the world Islam Makhachev has the skills to become a UFC champion in three different weight classes, according to his coach. Javier Mendez has masterminded ...