Islam Makhachev admits he would've liked simultaneous two-division UFC champion status but understands why the promotion wanted him to give up the lightweight belt. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC ...

Islam Makhachev has cemented himself as one of the most dominant forces in UFC history, boasting a 27-1 record and a 15-fight win streak that has him in ...

Former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has the perfect battleground to begin his welterweight campaign. Makhachev, who vacated the 155-pound title in preparation to hunt welterweight ...

Islam Makhachev Calls for Jack Della Maddalena Fight at Madison Square Garden. While Makhachev has already vacated the lightweight title in anticipation of a move up to 170, so far there’s been ...

Former UFC double champ voices concern over Islam Makhachev having only 3 fights left before retirement, sparking fan reactions. Skip to main content Skip to header right navigation ...

Abu Dhabi has cemented its status as a global hub for combat sports, hosting its 21st UFC event with a stacked card headlined ...

Former UFC Lightweight Champion, Islam Makhachev, weighing in at UFC 302 to face Dustin Poirier. May 31, 2024. After Belal Muhammad lost the UFC Welterweight Title to challenger, ...

Before Makhachev broke hearts against Poirier last year, both Khabib Nurmagomedov and Charles Oliveira forced taps from ‘The ...

Jan 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Islam Makhachev (red gloves) reacts after defeating Renato Moicano (not pictured) in a lightweight title fight during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome.

Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev would’ve been the biggest UFC fight since Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov. Up there with Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall as the most anticipated fight of the ...

UFC veteran clarifies comments on Islam Makhachev, ... Former rival Renato Moicano, who lost to Makhachev at UFC 311, believes Topuria would have beaten him at 155.

Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) acknowledges the Aussie has shown vast improvements in his game. "It's going to be a hard fight. Honestly, it's going to be," Makhachev told MMA Junkie.