That Islam Makhachev is going up to welterweight to challenge for a title is not a surprise. Vacating his current belt may have been.

If UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev moves up to welterweight, he may end up fighting another former pound-for-pound ...

The Dagestani wrestling style built a legendary reputation, largely due to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s and Islam Makhachev’s ...

Islam Makhachev, under Khabib Nurmagomedov's mentorship, dominated a short-notice title fight at UFC 311, reinforcing his global status and solidifying his elite lightweight division position.

UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev finds himself embroiled in controversy following Jack Della Maddalena’s upset ...

Lightweight champion Makhachev has confirmed his plans to move up to 170lb in order to pursue Della Maddalena’s newly-won ...

UFC star calls out Islam Makhachev for showing excitement and title ambitions despite Belal Muhammad’s recent loss shaking ...

Jack Della Maddalena completely changed his career in the main event of UFC 315 — and it's possible the best is yet to come.

Reigning UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev and former UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov have long been ...

Lightweight champ Islam Makhachev has his eyes on the welterweight title, depending on Saturday's outcome at UFC 315.

Islam Makhachev hilariously recalls his trip to Dagestan, joking he avoided getting kicked off a plane like Khabib ...