Javier Mendez says Usman Nurmagomedov is world’s best lightweight behind Islam Makhachev. The 27-year-old Usman is the younger brother of recent UFC title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov and cousin ...

Islam Makhachev explained why he vacated lightweight belt. I slam Makhachev will be fighting for the UFC welterweight title against the new champion Jack Della Maddalena in the ending phase of 2025.

Islam Makhachev’s move to welterweight might not be permanent, says teammate When Islam Makhachev made the move up to 170lb, he was forced to give up his lightweight title after a record ...

Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC), White said, will get a title fight in his first bout at welterweight against new champ Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC).

For a good while, it was thought that if Islam Makhachev took a shot at the welterweight title, he'd have his lightweight belt to fall back on. After all, two-division champion status has become a ...

For a good while, it was thought that if Islam Makhachev took a shot at the welterweight title, he'd have his lightweight belt to fall back on. After all, two-division champion status has become a ...