UFC analyst doesn't care to see Islam Makhachev at 185 pounds
Islam Makhachev wants multi-division championship glory, but one UFC analyst would prefer to see him stick in his own lane.
Dricus Du Plessis cautions fellow UFC champ Islam Makhachev about middleweight move
Dricus Du Plessis is solely focused on defending his title against Sean Strickland at UFC 312, so he "did make much" of Islam Makhachev's comments about a potential move to middleweight. Following thi
Fantasy Head-to-Toe Breakdown: Islam Makhachev vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has long been considered one of the best fighters in the division's history—and arguably one of
Why Jon Jones is still No. 1 pound-for-pound over Islam Makhachev, according to Anthony Smith
Anthony Smith doesn't agree with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev being the UFC's No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) already was No. 1 prior to quickly submitting Renato Moicano in Saturday's UFC 311 main event.
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Dricus du Plessis issues cold warning to Islam Makhachev after recent middleweight move teases
Du Plessis is coming off arguably the biggest win of his career as he defended the middleweight belt against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 last year. A win over Strickland would likely set him up for a showdown with Khamzat Chimaev for his next title defense.
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Team Khabib Coach Feels Islam Makhachev Is Capable Of Three-Division Title Run, Eyes Shavkat Rakhmonov For Welterweight Gold
Team Khabib coach claims Islam Makhachev can achieve a three-division title run and targets Shavkat Rakhmonov for welterweight gold.
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Three major names ruled out for Islam Makhachev’s next fight as insider reveals ‘UFC plan’
Islam Makhachev’s manager has revealed the ‘UFC plan’ for his star client’s next fight. The lightweight champion was originally booked to defend his belt against Arman Tsarukyan before the Armenian withdrew from his first UFC title fight on Friday after suffering a back injury.
UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Wants to Move Up to Face Dricus Du Plessis Following Big Win
Following Islam Makhachev's big win at UFC 311, the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world wants to move up to face Dricus Du Plessis.
UFC 311 results: Islam Makhachev in class all his own after submitting Renato Moicano to retain title
Is Islam Makhachev the greatest lightweight fighter in UFC history? After UFC 311, he’s got one record working in his favor.
Islam Makhachev Can Be Three-Weight UFC Champion, Says Coach
Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez says the undisputed UFC lightweight champion has the ability to win UFC titles at both welterweight and middleweight.
Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev Gives Ideal Return Timeline After UFC 311
After making short work of Renato Moicano Saturday night at UFC 311, Islam Makhachev is already targeting who he wants to defend his belt against next.
Tom Aspinall Amused That Dana White 'Jumped Ship' From Jon Jones to Islam Makhachev in Pound-For-Pound Debate
UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has playfully noted UFC boss Dana White's change of stance over the pound-for-pound rankings.