The former welterweight champion and training partner of new titleholder knows things are a bit more complicated now ...

Makhachev proved his grappling gameplan has no answers regardless of weight class, winning each round to win with ease.

Michael Page doesn't see Islam Makhachev being able to implement a heavy grappling approach against Jack Della Maddalena at ...

Ahead of UFC 322, Islam Makhachev dismisses the idea of moving up to 185 lbs, saying it's not his weight and that two titles ...

After Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement from MMA, his close friend and longtime training partner, Islam Makhachev, carried the Dagestani legacy forward in dominant fashion. Makhachev not only captured ...

Islam Makhachev took the UFC's top pound-for-pound spot back from Ilia Topuria after winning the welterweight belt at UFC 322 ...

Islam Makhachev (27-1) has high regard for his upcoming opponent, Jack Della Maddalena (18-2). Makhachev will challenge Maddalena for the welterweight title in the main event at UFC 322 on Nov. 15 at ...

Islam Makhachev doesn’t think Paddy Pimblett deserves the next lightweight title shot. While Arman Tsarukyan was the No.1 contender, he will headline UFC Qatar against Dan Hooker on Nov. 22 at the ...

Islam Makhachev is moving up to welterweight to become a two-division champion and he’s already benefiting from his decision in fight camp. In the main event of UFC 322 on Nov. 15 at Madison Square ...

Next month, Islam Makhachev will take on what could be his biggest challenge to date. After some initial concerns with putting on additional weight, Makhachev’s preparations for competing at ...