The lightweight division experienced a dramatic shift after Islam Makhachev vacated his title to pursue opportunities in the ...

Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) walked through that door at UFC 317 in June, when the former featherweight champion moved up in ...

It appears Khabib Nurmagomedov may have outdone the promotion by revealing Islam Makhachev's next fight, a welterweight title ...

Javier Mendez said he expects Makhachev to follow in his mentor Nurmagomedov's footsteps by not overextending his career.

The combination of his dominance and his larger-than-life personality made it clear he was on a fast track to superstardom.

Earlier this year, Makhachev followed in his mentor’s path and gave the lightweight title back to the UFC having never lost ...

In pursuit of becoming a two-division champion, Makhachev relinquished his lightweight title shortly after friend Belal ...

Arman Tsarukyan promises frequent UFC lightweight title defenses, aiming to face Islam Makhachev at 155 pounds in potential showdown.

The building blocks for a potential super fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria are being put in place. There's no ...

Right after Makhachev had the belt wrapped back around his waist Topuria posted on social media, “Islam, if I want to, I can finish you. If I want to, I can knock you out.

Check out the best photos from Islam Makhachev's first-round submission win over Renato Moicano at UFC 311 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. (Fight and venue photos by Gary A. Vasquez, USA Today ...

Read more: UFC 311 Recap: Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili Retain Titles in Los Angeles The UFC chose to change gears immediately, offering Makhachev a matchup against Renato Moicano.