Makhachev did also tweet words of encouragement to Muhammad, but it was overlooked by many. Cormier defended Makhachev amidst ...

Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) has vacated his lightweight title to challenge welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena ...

Islam Makhachev’s next move to welterweight has stirred up strong reactions across the MMA world, sparking debates about the ...

Octagon fans are rabid once more with Jon Jones retaining his heavyweight crown, while Islam Makhachev loses his belt ...

UFC President Dana White announces Islam Makhachev's surprising decision to vacate the lightweight title, hinting at a ...

Did Islam Makhachev put himself ahead of Khabib Nurmagomedov on the all-time UFC lightweight list? A former champion thinks ...

Islam Makhachev did not root for Belal Muhammad to lose the UFC welterweight title, says one Hall of Famer and color ...

A UFC legend does not see why Islam Makhachev would come back down to lightweight to fight Ilia Topuria, if he becomes champ ...

Islam Makhachev has been advised to check his chin at the welterweight limit ahead of an expected title fight with Jack Della ...

Islam Makhachev will vacate and fight for the welterweight title with Ilia Topuria to challenge for his vacant lightweight ...

Anatoly Malykhin believes that Islam Makhachev’s lightweight dominance won’t just transfer over to the welterweight division.

But Tuesday, UFC CEO Dana White announced Makhachev has vacated the 155-pound title. It was presumed when Ilia Topuria ...