Islam Makhachev thinks he would do what Khabib Nurmagomedov did — but quicker. Before rising to the top and putting himself in a position to challenge for two-division glory at this Saturday’s UFC 322 ...

Tyron Woodley isn't ready to separate Islam Makhachev's name from his mentor's. Makhachev's dominant win over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 to claim a second belt has many putting him in the ...

UFC 322 might have set the stage for some big fights in 2026, as the fight card provided fans with a new welterweight champion, a handful of highlight finishes and perhaps a new top contender in the ...

NEW YORK — Islam Makhachev showed up to fight week with a black right eye, a tough-looking weight cut, and his usual dominance. On the heels of what he called “the toughest camp” of his life in ...

NEW YORK -- Despite everything that Islam Makhachev has already accomplished in MMA, from setting the UFC lightweight record for title defenses to becoming a perennial pound-for-pound king, there's a ...

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev recently shared an update on his next fight. He acknowledged the options that are available to him and provided a timeline for when it could be official.

Michael Chandler thinks the UFC 322 headliner falls short of this man. Islam Makhachev will attempt to further cement his legacy as an all-time great this Saturday, when he headlines UFC 322 in New ...

Islam Makhachev was trouble as the lightweight champion. Now, he’s double trouble at welterweight. Makhachev leaned heavily on his takedown and grappling advantages to usurp Jack Della Maddalena on ...