Islam Makhachev has already proven himself as the king of the lightweights, running through just about every top contender ...

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

Cormier also predicted that Makhachev could then go on and face Kamaru Usman and Ilia Topuria. Meanwhile, as the hype around Makhachev’s welterweight debut builds, Joaquin Buckley had some bold ...

Team Islam Makhachev doubles down on retirement talk, saying the lightweight champ may only have 7–8 more fights left in his career.

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

Islam Makhachev says Arman Tsarukyan must be next for UFC 317 winner on one condition Makhachev, however, has a different view from Topuria’s. During a recent interview with MMA Junkie’s Mike ...

Islam Makhachev isn’t losing any sleep over Ilia Topuria suddenly jumping him in the UFC rankings because he’s got bigger business to handle with his welterweight title fight nearly finalized.

Makhachev, 34, has competed in the UFC since 2015. His final lightweight title defense came against Renato Moicano in the main event of UFC 311 in January, earning a submission win.

Islam Makhachev sent a PFL star on a six-fight winning streak to sleep with a choke in a recent training video. Former UFC lightweight champion Makhachev is back in training as he prepares for his ...

Islam Makhachev is unbothered by Ilia Topuria overtaking him in the official UFC rankings. For many years, Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) made it clear he was striving to be the No. 1 pound-for ...