he took the short-notice fight against Islam Makhachev at UFC 267 for financial reasons, rather than focusing on a title shot. He acknowledged that this decision, driven by the allure of a bigger ...

Islam Makhachev became the new lightweight champion ... Glover Teixeira claimed the throne at UFC 267 on October 30, 2021, only to pass it on to Jiří Procházka at UFC 275 on June 12, 2022.

Chael Sonnen believes there is an underlying reason why UFC lightweight champ Islam Makhachev wants to move weight classes.

Dana White isn’t sure about UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev jumping two weight classes. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) is eager to become a two-weight UFC champion, but standing in the way of ...

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 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 has established himself as one of the best modern-day MMA greats. Ruling the UFC lightweight division, Makhachev is looking unbeatable at the moment. Take his UFC 311 victory ...

Sean Strickland's reaction to Islam Makhachev considering middleweight was surprising. UFC lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) insists on fulfilling his goal of becoming dual ...

When Islam Makhachev retained his lightweight title in dominant fashion in January, UFC president Dana White declared him the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the organisation. The 33-year ...

Islam Makhachev seems ... Looking at Makhachev’s sheer dominance, there have been a lot of questions regarding who will be next. UFC head honcho Dana White has already ruled out the probability ...

Following the UFC 311 fight cancelation, White announced Tsarukyan wouldn't be re-booked against Makhachev before securing another win. Islam Makhachev has voiced his interest in becoming a ...

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 ...