Topuria also vacated his featherweight belt, chasing a lightweight title fight against Makhachev. However, Makhachev didn’t want to fight the Georgian Spaniard until he had proven himself at 155 ...

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.

Ilia Topuria sounds off on Islam Makhachev, claiming he’s ready to win and telling the former champ to “get in line” for the belt. Skip to main content Skip to header right navigation ...

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.

Topuria, 28, recently called Makhachev, 33, a “hypocrite” for giving up the 155lb belt after taking issue with “El Matador”’s decision to relinquish the 145lb gold. And now, Makhachev ...

Islam Makhachev is taking his talents to welterweight with a fight booked against new champion Jack Della Maddalena, date and location for the matchup still to be determined. With Makhachev ...

Jack Della Maddalena defeats Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 as Islam Makhachev eyes a potential move ... it was Della Maddalena who earned a unanimous decision victory over Muhammad to capture the belt.

Belal Muhammad and Islam Makhachev (Image Credit: Getty Images) UFC 315 brought great joy to Islam Makhachev as it finally opened the door to his long-standing dream of becoming a two-division ...

Islam Makhachev could be just months out from his next title defense and has been spotted training with forgotten UFC star, Zabit Magomedsharipov. This past January, Islam Makhachev defended his ...