Makhachev’s move up was put in place after Jack Della Maddalena defeated Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 to win the 170-pound title ...

Since vacating his UFC lightweight title, Islam Makhachev has been constantly accused of avoiding a potential fight with Ilia ...

Islam Makhachev shared his live reaction to Beneil Dariush's fight against Renato Moicano. According to Makhachev, Dariush won two out of the three rounds compared to Moicano.

Islam Makhachev names two former rivals he respects the most and invites them to visit and experience his homeland.

Jack Della Maddalena defeated Makhachev’s longtime friend and teammate, Belal Muhammad, in the UFC 315 main event last month.

Ilia Topuria has a cold response to a challenge that Khabib Nurmagomedov issued for Topuria earlier this year before ...

Standing in Makhachev's pursuit of a second UFC belt is Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC), who outstruck Belal Muhammad to ...

Islam Makhachev tells Kamaru Usman to get in line for a UFC welterweight title shot. After Usman snapped a three-fight losing ...

Islam Makhachev reveals that after a lifetime of cutting weight, bulking up to 170 is proving to be challenging.

Despite moving on to different divisions and a shot at title, Ilia Topuria has refused to let go of the rivalry with Islam ...

His opponent was no less credible. Brazil's Oliveira is a former champion at lightweight, and outside of a championship loss to Makhachev, has looked nigh on unbeatable in recent years, defeating the ...

Islam Makhachev highlights one major reason Belal Muhammad lost his title, offering a sharp breakdown of the decisive factor.