During a chat on his YouTube channel, “DC” talked about the very real and “sad” possibility of Makhachev — who is 33 years old — retiring from the fight game sooner, rather than later ...

In a recent statement, Cormier opined that fighters like Makhachev are needed in the industry. They make the sport more appealing to the fans. Reflecting on the same, DC also stated that the only ...

Islam Makhachev reached the pinnacle of the lightweight division, securing wins over top UFC names like Charles Oliveira, Dustin Poirier, and more. Although he has now increased in weight and no ...

Islam Makhachev can join the rarefied air of UFC fighters to become two-division champions if he defeats welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena. And Chael Sonnen hopes Makhachev stays in his ...

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 ...

Makhachev was prepared to fight him and believes Tsarukyan did something stupid to force himself out of the contest. In his eyes, Tsarukyan blew his chance. He might be right.

Islam Makhachev tells Kamaru Usman to get in line for a UFC welterweight title shot. After Usman snapped a three-fight losing skid with a dominant win over Joaquin Buckley in the UFC on ESPN 69 ...

Many prerequisites must be met before Makhachev and Topuria fight for the 170-pound belt. Topuria must beat Charles Oliveira on Saturday before anyone will humor the idea of another weight class jump.

Joaquin Buckley expects Islam Makhachev to become UFC welterweight champion, but if he sticks around the division, he predicts the former lightweight king is going to have a lot of tough tasks ...

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Demetrious Johnson shares Makhachev vs Topuria prediction Following his win at UFC 317, Topuria unfortunately poured cold water on a potential fight against ...

Despite the shake-up, White hasn’t shut the door on a potential Makhachev vs. Topuria bout. “Another massive fight would be Ilia vs. Islam, too,” White said on FULL SEND PODCAST.