Team Islam Makhachev constantly dismissed an Ilia Topuria challenge this year, based on various reasons. The lack of resume ...

Ali Abdelaziz praised Ilia Topuria as one of the best talents in recent years, but emphasized that Islam Makhachev’s achievements set him apart. He highlighted Islam’s impressive 15-fight winning ...

Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev, born on September 27, 1991, in Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia, is a professional mixed martial ...

Islam Makhachev reveals that after a lifetime of cutting weight, bulking up to 170 is proving to be challenging.

Dustin Poirier gave insight on Islam Makhachev's UFC welterweight debut. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) vacated his UFC lightweight title for a move up to 170 pounds, and is expected to challenge ...

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 ...

Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez went on Submission Radio podcast to reveal the UFC champion may retire after 3 fights.

Islam Makhachev not taking UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena lightly. Standing in Makhachev's pursuit of a second UFC belt is Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC), who outstruck Belal ...

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 ...