Now set to take his talents to the welterweight limit, Makhackala native, Makhachev is mooted to take on newly-minted champion, Jack Della Maddalena, in his return later this year. But during his ...

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

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

For the first time since giving up UFC lightweight gold, Islam Makhachev speaks at length about his move to welterweight and why it's happening now.

Ilia Topuria recently went off on Islam Makhachev. Topuria (16-0) initially wanted to move up to lightweight to challenge ...

His head coach, Mendez, revealed that with a UFC-record four title defenses at lightweight and the potential to add another belt, he expects Makhachev to follow a similar path as his mentor Khabib ...

Makhachev won’t be out of the UFC championship picture for long as he is expected to face newly crowned 170-pound king Jack ...

Islam Makhachev is ‘almost certain’ to be fighting for the welterweight world title later this year, according to the division’s current champion. Jack Della Maddalena just dethroned ...

Islam Makhachev defended by lightweight rival who insists champion didn’t duck Ilia Topuria fight. Jordan Ellis. Mon 2 June 2025 5:43 Updated Mon 2 June 2025 8:39.

Arman Tsarukyan doesn't agree with people saying Islam Makhachev moved up to avoid fighting Ilia Topuria: "[Jack] is going to be a tough fight too. Maddalena would be harder for Islam than the ...

Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov's love for soccer has been well documented. The pair recently attended the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan, and ...

Islam Makhachev (Photo by Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images) and Jack Della Maddalena (Photo by Eric Bolte-Imagn Images) TRENDING NEWS. Paddy Pimblett Teases Title Fight Against Ilia Topuria, Claims To ...