Makhachev has stated that he doesn't plan on relinquishing the 155-pound championship but he doesn't plan to try and become a two-division UFC titleholder. "This Saturdays main event will define ...

Islam Makhachev slammed by MMA legend, who claims he avoided a showdown with Ilia Topuria. The UFC pound-for-pound number one has chosen to vacate his lightweight championship and fight Jack Della ...

Makhachev has always wanted to become a two-weight division UFC champion ... said in a translated press conference (h/t Marca, Championship Rounds). "He said he didn't want to give me the ...

UFC 315 brought great joy to Islam Makhachev as it finally opened the door to his long-standing dream of becoming a two-division champion. With Belal Muhammad no longer holding the welterweight ...

The latest update on UFC Lightweight Champions Islam ... a desire to move up to welterweight to try and become a two-division champion. If Makhachev does remain in the lightweight division for ...

Islam Makhachev ... training with former UFC star, Zabit Magomedsharipov. Magomedsharipov recently teased a potential return to the UFC after retiring from the sport to become a doctor several ...

Firm on his goal to become a double champ no matter what, Makhachev told UFC on TNT Sports earlier this year: "It's not my job, but it's my goal. I'm not gonna leave this sport without second belt.

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev appears closer to a title fight than not. According to Eurosport, Makhachev is in camp preparing fight against an unnamed opponent. “I can confirm that ...

“Let’s go.” Time to become a double champion #inshaAllah Let’s go — Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) May 11, 2025 Prior to UFC 315, the promotion confirmed that Makhachev would defend his ...