Islam Makhachev could walk away after earning accolade Khabib Nurmagomedov couldn’t If Makhachev earns a second title and dethrones Maddalena, he’ll separate himself from Nurmagomedov and ...

Islam Makhachev will be hanging around for three more fights. This statement from Javier Mendez riled up the entire internet. Fans and experts alike expressed their shock at the news. Veterans ...

Islam doesn’t want to give up his belt — he wants to fight at 155 too. Islam can take the 170 title, then return to 155 and hold both belts,” said Nurmagomedov.

Islam Makhachev’s manager shuts down imminent retirement Makhachev’s outspoken manager Ali Abdelaziz has also shut down talks that the 33-year-old may be retiring sooner rather than later.

Islam Makhachev nothing thinking about retirement at least three more years of high-level competition — Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) June 17, 2025 Makhachev also seconded Abdelaziz’s comments.

Kamaru Usman is all for Islam Makhachev's move up to the UFC welterweight division. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) vacated his UFC lightweight title and will get an immediate title shot against ...

Former UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev is entering the next chapter of his UFC career later this year. A transition to welterweight to inevitably fight the recently-crowned champion, Jack ...

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. He is expected to ...

Islam Makhachev has cemented himself as one of the most dominant forces in UFC history, boasting a 27-1 record and a 15-fight win streak that has him in conversations with legends like Anderson Silva.

MMA X has reacted after Islam Makhachev reaffirmed his desire to be a UFC double champion. Makhachev vacated his lightweight strap earlier this year in pursuit of welterweight gold and will make ...