That had Makhachev contemplating jumping up to 185 pounds, which middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis cautioned him about ...

The Bellator lightweight champion defended his belt via a controversial majority decision win that got fans riled up, with ...

In today's news, Islam Makhachev sends a stern warning to Charles Oliveira after the former champ snubs him. Elsewhere, ...

Umar Nurmagomedov is on the verge of bringing a second UFC title to the Nurmagomedov family. If Islam Makhachev's prediction is correct, a third Nurmagomedov could hold UFC gold soon. Makhachev ...

Sean Strickland believes Islam Makhachev is too small for middleweight and has warned him against moving up the division in ...

Islam Makhachev managed to make history on Saturday night and etch his name into the pantheon of greats champions. However, history is not going to look back kindly on the Dagestani’s run with ...

When Arman Tsarukyan pulled out of Saturday’s main event against lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC), the UFC ...

Following his fourth successful defense of the lightweight championship at UFC 311 in Los Angeles, the ‘Dagestani Destroyer’ ...

Islam Makhachev reveals the name of his next opponent, addressing speculation about a potential rematch with Charles Oliveira ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has been backed for future middleweight success by Shara Magomedov.

The UFC looks to start 2025 with a massive PPV event in California. The Sporting News will provide live coverage of UFC 311, presenting results, analysis, and highlights from the event.

Islam Makhachev left many scratching their heads with his bold claim on being able to move up to 185 pounds and win a title. Makhachev, who holds the UFC lightweight title, is regarded by many as ...