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.

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

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

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 ...

Islam Makhachev has revealed an expected timeline for his next UFC lightweight title defense. Dana White Brushes Off UFC 300 Main Event Question & Fury-Usyk Postponement Currently the UFC’s #1 ...

Islam Makhachev has long been living in the shadow of Khabib Nurmagomedov, but after Saturday's UFC 302 card in Newark, he may have actually surpassed his long-time friend and mentor.

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.

UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev claims he never turned down an offer to fight Rafael dos Anjos on short notice last weekend. Quite the opposite, in fact. Makhachev (22-1), who defeated ...

Undisputed UFC lightweight champion of the world Islam Makhachev has the skills to become a UFC champion in three different weight classes, according to his coach. Javier Mendez has masterminded ...