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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Daniel Cormier is having a hard time coping with the idea that Islam Makhachev might not be fighting for too much longer.

Javier Mendez seems to think Islam Makhachev’s remaining time in in mixed martial arts could be limited. Advertisement ...

Islam Makhachev is ‘almost certain’ to be fighting for the welterweight world title later this year, according to the division’s current champion. Jack Della Maddalena just dethroned ...

Islam Makhachev defended by lightweight rival who insists champion didn’t duck Ilia Topuria fight. Jordan Ellis. Mon 2 June 2025 5:43 Updated Mon 2 June 2025 8:39.

Islam Makhachev (Photo by Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images) and Jack Della Maddalena (Photo by Eric Bolte-Imagn Images) TRENDING NEWS. Paddy Pimblett Teases Title Fight Against Ilia Topuria, Claims To ...

Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov's love for soccer has been well documented. The pair recently attended the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan, and ...

UFC 315 marked the rise of a new welterweight champion as Jack Della Maddalena defeated Belal Muhammad to claim the title. For his first defense, a bout with Islam Makhachev is nearly finalized ...

Islam Makhachev has cemented himself as one of the most dominant forces in UFC history, boasting a 27-1 record and a 15-fight ...