It was recently announced that Makhachev will be vacating the UFC lightweight title in favor of moving up to 170 pounds.

The pair of top pound for pound fighters could have had a superfight over the summer that now appears dead in the water ...

Before Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) vacated his UFC lightweight title, he dismissed ex-featherweight champ Topuria (16-0 ...

Jack Della Maddalena's coach insists Islam Makhachev won't be able to survive his star student's power.

Comment: As Makhachev’s lightweight run comes to an end, we can finally judge how it compares to that of Khabib – his ...

Thursday's episode of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" is here. On Episode 3,566, the guys discuss the ...

Paddy Pimblett questions why Islam Makhachev must vacate his title while Jon Jones retains his, sparking debate among UFC ...

Islam Makhachev slammed by MMA legend, who claims he avoided a showdown with Ilia Topuria. The UFC pound-for-pound number one has chosen to vacate his lightweight championship and fight Jack Della ...

The difference between you and me is that I am a man and you are a coward. I speak and fight. you talk and hide. Run away far ...

The bitter feud between the two pound-for-pound stars comes months on from Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov’s title fight ...

We look at the opening betting odds for the next fight for Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev, a UFC welterweight title ...

Ilia Topuria has fired shots at Islam Makhachev following confirmation of his next fight. Topuria will fight Charles Oliveira for the lightweight belt at UFC 317. Makhachev has vacated the lightweight ...