Islam Makhachev has dreamt of becoming a double-champ for a very long time. Despite a buff natural hydration, he couldn’t go for it with friend Belal Muhammad holding the 170-pound title.

Islam Makhachev's Double-Champ Ambition meets a Warning From UFC Legend Chael Sonnen: 'He is a Smaller Guy' Story by SportsTak Desk • 10h. I slam Makhachev is in pursuit of greatness.

Former UFC double champ voices concern over Islam Makhachev having only 3 fights left before retirement, ... Joaquin Buckley Accuses Islam Makhachev Of Avoiding Him Joaquin Buckley’s UFC Ranking ...

With Islam Makhachev vacating his belt, I guess that makes me the last fighter to ever be double champ. And I’m Triple champ. You’re welcome #UFC317 😉 — Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) May 13 ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev tweeted that no matter the result at UFC 315 Jack Della Maddalena vs ... Shuts Down Rumors, and Fuels Double Champ Speculation Ahead of UFC 315. Author ...

Dariush has been a staple of the UFC lightweight top-15 for years, and holds wins over a number of high-level opponents, including Diego Ferreira, Tony Ferguson and Mateusz Gamrot. However, after a ...

Islam Makhachev (Photo by Gary A. Vasquez/Imagn Images) and Belal Muhammad (Photo by Eric Bolte/Imagn Images) Islam Makhachev has been ‘praying’ for Belal Muhammad to lose. This has been the ...

Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo says Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria should have gone for ... Makhachev stated he would go for double-champ status and he would not vacate the title ...

MMA X has reacted after Islam Makhachev reaffirmed his desire to be a UFC double champion. Makhachev vacated his lightweight strap earlier this year in pursuit of welterweight gold and will make ...

Islam Makhachev Moving Up To Welterweight In The Wake Of Belal’s Loss. It has already been confirmed by Dana White that Makhachev will fight JDM for the 170 lb title, likely sometime early in ...

“Islam doesn’t want to [give up his belt]. He has no plans to vacate it. He still wants to fight at 155 too.” Of course we know what has happened: the UFC has put Makhachev’s lightweight ...