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

Makhachev’s Lightweight Dominance Islam Makhachev dominated the UFC lightweight division. He won the title in 2022 by submitting Charles Oliveira at UFC 280. Makhachev defended his belt four ...

Makhachev has wanted a chance to move up in weight to win a second belt for quite some time. Now, with pal Belal Muhammad no longer holding the 170-pound belt, the Russian will get a chance to do ...

Islam Makhachev is ‘almost certain’ to be fighting for the welterweight world title later this year, according to the division’s current champion. Jack Della Maddalena just dethroned ...

Islam Makhachev's move to welterweight has raised questions after a teammate claimed the UFC pushed for Ilia Topuria to take over at 155 ...

Islam Makhachev, holding a 27-1 record, dominated the lightweight division from 2022 to 2025, defending the title four times, a UFC record. His wins include Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira, and ...

Ilia Topuria says Islam Makhachev has to 'get in line' if he wants to fight him after he wins the lightweight title 😬 "After this fight when I have the belt, he can get in line, which is a long ...

Islam Makhachev Calls for Jack Della Maddalena Fight at Madison Square Garden While Makhachev has already vacated the lightweight title in anticipation of a move up to 170, so far there’s been ...

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 the ...

Following UFC 315 and Dana White’s recent update, Islam Makhachev will have his wish granted. The lightweight champion has spoken about challenging himself at welterweight for some time and that ...