With Islam Makhachev breaking his close friend, mentor and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov's record for most UFC lightweight title defences, BBC Sport analyses how the pair compare statistically.

That had Makhachev contemplating jumping up to 185 pounds, which middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis cautioned him about ...

Dana White isn't sure about UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev jumping two weight classes. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 ...

Islam Makhachev has discussed a move to middleweight. Dana White believes the UFC Lightweight Champion should consider ...

After Islam Makhachev called out Dricus Du Plessis, the middleweight champion has slammed the Russian by labelling him as 'almost Khabib'.

UFC boss, Dana White has shut down Islam Makhachev's callout of middleweight champion, Dricus Du Plessis, stating that it would be too much for him.

Sean Strickland has a scathing warning for Islam Makhachev if he's actually considering a move to middleweight one day.

Hooker's encounter with Makhachev in 2021 was rough, resulting in a first-round submission loss via kimura. However the ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev hints at a potential title defense against Justin Gaethje after UFC 311.

Advertisement By extending his unbeaten streak to 14, Nemkov keeps his spot in Sherdog’s pound-for-pound rankings. The future ...

Arman Tsarukyan and Charles Oliveira were the most speculated names for Islam Makhachev's next fight. However, the champ has ...

Islam Makhachev would prefer to defend his UFC Lightweight Championship against Justin Gaethje next. He explained why.