Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) and his mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, would like to see former UFC featherweight champion ...

When the UFC rankings feature a dominant champion and an undefeated contender rising through the ranks—even in different ...

One top UFC contender believes he knows why Islam Makhachev isn't too thrilled over the idea of fighting Ilia Topuria.

Michael Bisping doesn't see the UFC pushing Islam Makhachev to vacate his belt with a move up to welterweight.

MMA veteran defends Islam Makhachev, dismissing title strip talks and calling him the most successful lightweight on Earth.

Carlos Prates says Islam Makhachev would pose a tougher challenge than UFC welterweight champ Belal Muhammad due to style.

One name stood alone for Khabib Nurmagomedov in discussing what could be Islam Makhachev’s toughest test. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has no shortage of options for his next Octagon ...

Islam Makhachev’s longtime coach has a surprising name in mind for the UFC lightweight king’s next fight. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev‘s next fight remains a mystery after he ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov has cleared up the situation atop the lightweight division, insisting that Islam Makhachev will not move up to challenge Belal Muhammad for the welterweight belt. In February, Ilia ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't think Ilia Topuria is the biggest test for Islam Makhachev at lightweight. Since defending his title for a record fourth time, the lightweight division is Makhachev's ...

Colby Covington (middle) has information about the next potential fights of Islam Makhachev (left) and Dricus du Plessis (right). [Images Coutesy: Getty Images] Reigning UFC lightweight champion ...