Alexander Volkanovski is looking to be number five. The UFC featherweight champion steps up in weight to challenge Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title at UFC 284 on February 11.

Few fighters have been permitted to carry two UFC belts at once, with Daniel Cormier and Amanda Nunes being among the rare ...

In a classic back-and-forth battle, Islam Makhachev pulled out a unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) over Alexander Volkanovski to retain the lightweight title in the main event of UFC 284 on ...

This weekend sees Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski meet for champion vs. champion bout in the headliner of UFC 284. Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski is one of the biggest fights ...

Alexander Volkanovski credits UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev for his calculated approach. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) defends his lightweight title in a rematch vs. Arman Tsarukyan ...

ABU DHABI -- The first fight between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski in February was a classic, five-round affair that saw both men enjoy a lot of success. The second meeting ...

UFC Lightweight Champion, Islam Makhachev gives a teaser on social media, stating that he has 'big news coming soon'.

Islam Makhachev is scheduled to make his first title defense against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 next year. For the Dagestani grappler, it is his first step towards forging his own legacy and ...

Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski is the highly-anticipated headline event for UFC 284 betting on February 12. This should be a terrific bout between the No. 1 and No. 2 ranked pound-for ...

Alexander Volkanvoski has given a fascinating breakdown of Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria ... started dimming’ when Brian Ortega put Volkanovski in a guillotine, yet the Australian somehow ...

Islam Makhachev (Photo by Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images), Alexander Volkanovski (Photo by Sam Navarro-Imagn Images), and Jack Della Maddalena (Photo by Jasmin Frank-Imagn Images) Beating Dagestani ...