After Belal Muhammad lost the UFC Welterweight Title to challenger, Jack Della Maddalena, Islam Makhachev relinquished the ...

Islam Makhachev has given up his lightweight title, ... Islam Makhachev’s next UFC fight ‘almost certain’ after vacating title to pursue second belt. Donagh Corby. Thu 29 May 2025 12:27.

A 23-year-old Islam Makhachev made his UFC debut 10 years ago today. Over the last decade, Makhachev has proven time and time again he’s much more than Khabib Nurmagomedov’s star protege. With ...

Ilia Topuria tells Islam Makhachev to 'get in line' after he wins title at UFC 317. Speaking at his WOW press conference this week, Topuria snubbed Makhachev's chances of an immediate title shot.

Islam Makhachev isn’t just joining a stacked class at 170 pounds. He’s making it historic. ... If the UFC can get him out of the APEX, he has all the hallmarks of a star.

Islam Makhachev is eyeing a new challenge—and a second belt. The reigning lightweight king has set his sights on welterweight gold in a bid to join the exclusive double champ club.

Islam Makhachev (Photo by Gary A. Vasquez/Imagn Images) The UFC has entered a dramatic phase, and fans are loving it. Champions are moving up in weight classes to seek bigger challenges.

Islam Makhachev’s welterweight pursuit sparks debate and a war of words with a UFC veteran. In the pursuit of UFC history, not everyone is applauding from the sidelines.

Ian Machado Garry sees a big storyline in a potential UFC title fight against Islam Makhachev. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) vacated his UFC lightweight title to challenge newly crowned ...

UFC Veteran Slams Islam Makhachev For ‘Running Away’ From Ilia Topuria. May 20, 2025, 11:04am EST By Debmallya Chakraborty. Follow Us 14.