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

Former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has the perfect battleground to begin his welterweight campaign. Makhachev, ...

Islam Makhachev tells Kamaru Usman to get in line for a UFC welterweight title shot.

Charles Oliveira has let go of his need to avenge his loss to Islam Makhachev. The former UFC lightweight champion once ...

Ilia Topuria has been vocal about chasing Islam Makhachev after claiming the lightweight belt against Charles Oliveira at UFC ...

Former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev was long thought to be Topuria’s toughest test at 155 lbs, however, that fight is ...

Makhachev will be watching closely to see who begins the next era at 155 pounds, but former featherweight champ Topuria (16-0 ...

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

Alexandre Pantoja recently expressed his disappointment with the UFC's pound-for-pound rankings. Pantoja believes he should be ranked just below Islam Makhachev, considering his fight records.

Islam Makhachev calls the welterweight face-off a tough fight and praises Jack Della Maddalena’s impressive fighting style.

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

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