Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Islam Makhachev is completely prepared for his move to welterweight and the challenge that comes with facing Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322. The former lightweight ...

Former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (27-1) moves up to the welterweight division to challenge 170-pound titleholder Jack Della Maddalena (18-2) in the UFC 322 main event on Nov. 15.

Islam Makhachev thinks it's a matter of time before Usman Nurmagomedov makes the UFC jump.

Islam Makhachev’s training partner is putting in intense work ahead of his UFC debut. The rising prospect’s relentless preparation signals high expectations as he prepares to make his first impact.

Islam Makhachev is always trying to stay ahead of the competition by adding new elements to his game. Before moving up to welterweight and capturing a second world title last year, Makhachev made ...

However, he now seems to be innovating and creating brand new ways to make opponents tap out as he prepares for his return to the octagon. His next fight has yet to be confirmed, but he may try out ...

Kamaru Usman vs. Islam Makhachev in jeopardy?

Islam Makhachev has told his Dagestan peers to scrap, with the UFC cutting winning fighters with more conservative, grappling-heavy styles.

Welcome to the welterweight division, Islam Makhachev. UFC 322 goes down this weekend with two massive world title fights. Former pound-for-pound king and lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ...

After being knocked out early in his career, Islam Makhachev recently revealed the defeat humbled him, sharpened his strategy, and paved the path to UFC gold. Training with Khabib Nurmagomedov brings ...

Islam Makhachev beat Jack Della Maddalena even more dominantly than Makhachev's supporters expected at UFC 322. For Belal Muhammad, much of Makhachev's success came from things you can't easily see.