Chael Sonnen believes the true reason UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has been talking about chasing a second title ...

Islam Makhachev left many scratching their heads with his bold claim on being able to move up to 185 pounds and win a title.

Islam Makhachev’s first learning of his UFC 311 opponent switch didn’t come from the UFC matchmakers. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev had to scratch his gameplan for Arman Tsarukyan ...

Islam Makhachev seems to be a busy man at the moment. After his blowout victory over Renato Moicano, it looks like the floodgates have opened. Looking at Makhachev’s sheer dominance, there have ...

Islam Makhachev has always made his intention to become a UFC double champion clear and he may be on the verge of finally moving up in weight. Following the fight, Makhachev once again outlined ...

Islam Makhachev doesn’t think an eventual move to 185 pounds is unrealistic. Advertisement The reigning UFC lightweight champ hasn’t been shy about his desire to eventually become a two ...

Islam Makhachev had long hinted that he will not follow his mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s footsteps. While Khabib never made a move out of his weight class, Makhachev wants to be flexible.

Rising middleweight Shara Magomedov, though, thinks Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) can get it done and likes his chances against Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC).

Islam Makhachev has a huge online fanbase and recently overtook the UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones in following. Makhachev now has a whopping 9.6 million followers on Instagram, which is 100K ...