Islam Makhachev may have stepped in to the final phase of his career. He recently vacated his lightweight belt to secure a welterweight title fight. The targeted opponent is the new champion Jack ...

Former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen recently shared his thoughts on Islam Makhachev’s career shift. After vacating his lightweight title in May 2025, Makhachev moved to welterweight to chase new goals.

Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) vacated his UFC lightweight title for a move up to 170 pounds, and is expected to challenge welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) at the end ...

Islam Makhachev not taking UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena lightly. Standing in Makhachev's pursuit of a second UFC belt is Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC), who outstruck Belal ...

Islam Makhachev tells Kamaru Usman to get in line for a UFC welterweight title shot. After Usman snapped a three-fight losing skid with a dominant win over Joaquin Buckley in the UFC on ESPN 69 ...