Chael Sonnen believes there is an underlying reason why UFC lightweight champ Islam Makhachev wants to move weight classes.

It’s a story that very few UFC fans are familiar with; Islam Makhachev once needed surgery to correct a heart condition, with his recovery inadvertently leading to him failing a USADA test.

Islam Makhachev can now be named the UFC Lightweight GOAT after UFC 311. Who will the UFC Lightweight Champion defend his ...

Islam Makhachev would prefer to defend his UFC Lightweight Championship against Justin Gaethje next. He explained why.

UFC 311 was full of drama and thrills, one of which was the last-minute cancellation of the main event. Current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev was set to face Arman Tsarukyan, but the fight was ...

Islam Makhachev seems to be a busy man at the moment. After his blowout victory over Renato Moicano, it looks like the floodgates have opened. Looking at Makhachev’s sheer dominance, there have ...

Islam Makhachev (left) jokingly told Kamaru Usman (middle) and Henry Cejudo (right) to change their podcast name. [Image Courtesy: @Islam_Makhachev @Usman84kg @Henry_Cejudo on Instagram] Amir ...

If Islam Makhachev's prediction is correct, a third Nurmagomedov could hold UFC gold soon. Makhachev, the UFC lightweight champion, and bantamweight title challenger Nurmagomedov each compete at ...

UFC 311 was eventful. The venue, the Intuit Dome was gorgeous and there were some memorable fights. Here are the eight biggest takeaways from the event.

When Islam Makhachev retained his lightweight title in dominant fashion in January, UFC president Dana White declared him the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the organisation. The 33-year ...

AFP Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Islam Makhachev would be a UFC lightweight scrap for the ages, but given the former's retirement and the Dagestani pair's almost brotherly relationship, it's a contest ...

Nearly five years after their first fight, Islam Makhachev will look to win for a second time over Arman Tsarukyan. Their first bout was close, closer than people realize. Although Makhachev was ...