UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev once hoped he could settle one of Khabib Nurmagomedov ’s rivalries. Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson (25-11 MMA, 15-9 UFC) saw five scheduled bouts scrapped, and ...

Former fighter-turned-analyst Chael Sonnen thinks the UFC has a big decision to make regarding lightweight kingpin Islam ...

UFC lightweight king Islam Makhachev recently donated his gold strap and golden fight gloves to the Dagestan Sports Museum, ...

Dan Hooker recently made an eye-opening exposition as he cast doubt on Islam Makhachev's double-champ aspirations.

Islam Makhachev Sets Sights On Second Belt After Defending Lightweight Title At UFC 311 Makhachev, one of the top lightweight champions, has made it clear that he’s aiming for double-champ status.

What would it take for UFC lightweight champ Islam Makhachev to be remembered as an even greater fighter than his coach and friend Khabib Nurmagomedov? Is it possible he might step into that role ...

Former UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman thinks a matchup between Belal Muhammad and Islam Makhachev makes sense. Muhammad, ...

Following his title defense at UFC 311, Islam Makhachev could finally be on the verge of a permanent move up to welterweight ...