Islam Makhachev may not stay at welterweight for long, as a close source suggests the UFC star is open to returning to lightweight—if the right challenge arises.

No active UFC champion has more title defenses than Alexandre Pantoja now that Islam Makhachev has vacated the lightweight ...

Joaquin Buckley reveals why he thinks Islam is scared of him: "Islam is only moving up because he had the right opportunity ...

UFC Atlanta headliner Joaquin Buckley reacts to Islam Makhachev vacating the lightweight belt to pursue a welterweight title ...

UFC welterweight stirs debate with bold claim, saying lightweight champ Islam Makhachev isn’t a “big threat” in the division.

Kamaru Usman is all for Islam Makhachev's move up to the UFC welterweight division. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) vacated ...

Kamaru Usman's ambitious UFC comeback plan faces harsh reality as he targets Buckley, Makhachev, and middleweight gold.

Kamaru Usman hasn’t lost ambition despite recently turning 38 years of age. Usman (20-4) headlines UFC on ESPN 69 against Joaquin Buckley (21-6) this weekend at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, ...

Makhachev has fought in Australia in a high-profile matchup once in his UFC career, a lightweight clash with Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284. He defeated Volkanovski by unanimous decision.

Islam Makhachev could return to lightweight after his crack at welterweight gold, according to one of his unbeaten gymmates. Featherweight contender Movlid Khaybulaev takes on Tae Kyun Kim in the PFL ...

UFC Make Major Merab Dvalishvili Announcement on Tuesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. UFC bantamweight champion ...

Despite riding a three-fight losing streak, 'The Nigerian Nightmare' Kamaru Usman is still eager to fight the very best the UFC has to offer.