Islam Makhachev is unbothered by Ilia Topuria overtaking him in the official UFC rankings. For many years, Makhachev (27-1 ...

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 ...

Makhachev’s Case Islam has spoken about his aim of winning a title in a second weight class. That was made more difficult as Belal Muhammad had been holding the belt. Islam and Belal are close ...

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 ...

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

Javier Mendez doesn't see Islam Makhachev sticking around for too much longer. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) relinquished his UFC lightweight title to chase a second belt.

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’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 ...

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 will be fighting Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC Welterweight Title at some point this autumn, although his preferred date for the bout would be in November at Madison Square ...