He's the third Australian-born champion in UFC history after Robert Whittaker and Alexander Volkanovski. UFC CEO Dana White suggested earlier this week that lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ...

With many interesting fights inside the top of the 170lbs weight class on the horizon, there is much speculation that it will be Islam Makhachev who'll be next in line for a title shot.

Islam Makhachev, the UFC lightweight champion, is targeting Jack Della Maddalena's welterweight title, setting the stage for a high-stakes crossover fight in 2025. Stephen Thompson cautions ...

Islam Makhachev has made some clear statements about his lightweight title. For a significant amount of time, several rumors have been circulating about Makhachev’s future in the UFC.

Islam Makhachev ... Della Maddalena welcomed Makhachev’s challenge after stating in his post-fight interview that he wants to get this win back for his teammate, Alexander Volkanovski.

Islam Makhachev took to social media in the immediate aftermath of UFC 315. The UFC lightweight was an interested observer when Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena scrapped for the ...

UFC lightweight king Islam Makhachev will be closely ... According to his prediction, Muhammad beats Della Maddalena, leading to Makhachev vs. Topuria being booked. Get the latest updates on ...

UFC 315 brought great joy to Islam Makhachev as it finally opened the ... Though not training partners, Della Maddalena and Alexander Volkanovski share a strong bond thanks to their Australian ...

You are not Volk I will show you different level. Keep my belt clean https://t.co/gTplxCAXMY — Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) May 11, 2025 There was more than just ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev's coach, Javier Mendez, recently shared his perspective on hard sparring during training sessions. The former ISKA kickboxing champion believes fighters ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ... picture, Makhachev is free to pursue his double-champion ambition. Reacting to Della Maddalena’s post-fight remarks referencing Alexander Volkanovski ...

Islam Makhachev ... as Makhachev eyes a third title-fight win over an Australian. Perth’s Della Maddalena in fact referenced Makhachev’s two victories over compatriot Alexander Volkanovski ...