The last individual fighter to do was Islam Makhachev, who wrangled Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 over a year ago.

Din Thomas likes UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria's chances even at welterweight. After two title defenses as ...

According to UFC legend Michael Bisping, Islam Makhachev could be making a 'big mistake' by moving up to 170lbs to take on ...

Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) relinquished his UFC lightweight title for a move up to 170 pounds. He is expected to ...

Team Islam Makhachev doubles down on retirement talk, saying the lightweight champ may only have 7–8 more fights left in his career.

Islam Makhachev turns down Jack Della Maddalena’s Australia pitch after pleading with Dana White for ‘legendary’ booking Curtis Calhoun Wed 25 June 2025 16:43 ...

Islam Makhachev reveals that after a lifetime of cutting weight, bulking up to 170 is proving to be challenging.

Ilia Topuria will go to the ends of the Earth for a fight with Islam Makhachev.

Islam Makhachev names two former rivals he respects the most and invites them to visit and experience his homeland.

Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez went on Submission Radio podcast to reveal the UFC champion may retire after 3 fights.

Former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has the perfect battleground to begin his welterweight campaign. Makhachev, who vacated the 155-pound title in preparation to hunt welterweight ...