So basically, I’m just assuming Islam would be thinking about retirement at that particular age. Realistically, he can have 7–8 fights — depends on what Islam wants,” said Mendez.

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 ...

Fans rarely see Islam Makhachev trash-talking on social media. However, he responded boldly when UFC veteran Chael Sonnen misquoted his “coward” statement. The Dagestani called Sonnen out for ...

Islam Makhachev can join the rarefied air of UFC fighters to become two-division champions if he defeats welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena. And Chael Sonnen hopes Makhachev stays in his ...

Makhachev and Muhammad’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, broke down the scenarios for MMA Junkie on Tuesday after UFC CEO Dana White announced Makhachev’s move to welterweight and the newly vacated ...

Charles Oliveira says he's moved on from Islam Makhachev rematch: 'I'm not looking to fight him again' Oliveira seeks redemption through Ilia Topuria instead By Shakiel Mahjouri ...

Islam Makhachev height: 5-foot-10 Islam Makhachev weight: The Russian competes in the UFC’s lightweight division, which has a max weight of 156 pounds in non-title fights.

Makhachev, 34, has competed in the UFC since 2015. His final lightweight title defense came against Renato Moicano in the main event of UFC 311 in January, earning a submission win.

Islam Makhachev says Arman Tsarukyan must be next for UFC 317 winner on one condition Makhachev, however, has a different view from Topuria’s. During a recent interview with MMA Junkie’s Mike ...

Islam Makhachev proved his striking with blockbuster KO over Volkanovski Although the Australian is deemed to have the striking advantage in the matchup, Makhachev has proved over his UFC career ...