UFC legend Stephen Thompson has given his thoughts on Islam Makhachev's impending move from the lightweight division to ...

Stephen Thompson doesn't think Jack Della Maddalena should face Islam Makhachev for his first UFC welterweight title defense.

Team Islam Makhachev constantly dismissed an Ilia Topuria challenge this year, based on various reasons. The lack of resume ...

UFC Nashville’s Stephen Thompson weighs in on Islam Makhachev making the move up to challenge for his division’s championship later this year.

Alexander Volkanovski admits his fight with Islam Makhachev caused more damage than expected, offering a candid post-fight reflection.

Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) relinquished his UFC lightweight title for a move up to 170 pounds. He is expected to ...

After suffering back-to-back knockouts, Volkanovski did end up taking some time off. He returned 14 months later to face ...

UFC veteran warns Islam Makhachev could be making a risky gamble by moving to 170, questioning the timing and strategy.

One UFC Hall of Famer thinks Islam Makhachev could be making a big mistake challenging Jack Della Maddalena for the ...

Diego Lopes feels Ilia Topuria deserves pound-for-pound over Islam Makhachev, but still sees a potential fight as a 50-50.

Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev, born on September 27, 1991, in Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia, is a professional mixed martial ...

Islam Makhachev admits he would've liked simultaneous two-division UFC champion status but understands why the promotion wanted him to give up the lightweight belt. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC ...