Standing in Makhachev's pursuit of a second UFC belt is Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC), who outstruck Belal Muhammad to claim the welterweight title at UFC 315 last month. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16 ...

Islam Makhachev tells Kamaru Usman to get in line for a UFC welterweight title shot.

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

Former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has the perfect battleground to begin his welterweight campaign. Makhachev, who vacated the 155-pound title in preparation to hunt welterweight champ ...

Islam Makhachev calls the welterweight face-off a tough fight and praises Jack Della Maddalena’s impressive fighting style.

Islam Makhachev highlights one major reason Belal Muhammad lost his title, offering a sharp breakdown of the decisive factor.

A fighter who claims to be preparing for his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut has accepted Islam Makhachev’s famous ...

Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez does not believe that he was ever in Khabib Nurmagomedov's shadow, despite what some ...

Islam Makhachev says he didn’t discuss a potential fight with Ilia Topuria before making the decision to challenge UFC ...