It’s not uncommon for elite fighters to sit out and wait for the perfect matchup rather than take risky or less lucrative ...

Head Coach Javier Mendez suggests Khabib Nurmagomedov’s absence presents major challenges for Islam Makhachev.

UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev has spent his entire career fighting at 155lbs, defending his world title 4 times in ...

Ilia Topuria wants a title fight with Islam Makhachev. Khabib Nurmagomedov thinks Arman Tsarukyan is a better match for ...

Makhachev was previously set to face the number one contender Tsarukyan in a rematch at UFC 311 in January but when the ...

UFC champ Islam Makhachev has a simple reason for turning down a fight with Ilia Topuria, according to Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Should the UFC grant Paddy Pimblett a title shot after his latest win, the coach of Islam Makhachev would seemingly be supportive of the decision.

Ilia Topuria vacated the 145lb belt with the aim of challenging Makhachev at 155lb – but could the latter move up in weight ...

Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has been widely backed to take on former featherweight titleholder, Ilia ...

The B/R combat team sat down in the afterglow of Pimblett's ascension and came up with a list of the six most logical opponents for the 30-year-old phenom, who's now won seven straight fights (with ...

Reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev defended his gold successfully for the fourth time by submitting short-notice opponent Renato Moicano at UFC 311.