Charles Oliveira, Ilia Topuria, and Justin Gaethje are all viable options for Islam Makhachev's next title defense.

The iconic Dagestan training advice comes true as UFC champ Islam Makhachev celebrates the arrival of his first child.

If anybody can beat Islam Makhachev, it's Ilia Topuria— that's according to Alexander Volkanovski, who has fought both UFC ...

UFC Hall of Famer thinks a lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria is too big an opportunity to pass ...

Islam Makhachev’s coach reveals key differences between him and Khabib Nurmagomedov, highlighting unique skills and strategy.

UFC fans are convinced that something fishy is going on with Islam Makhachev’s new teammate. The UFC lightweight champion recently implored Daniel Cormier to send his son to Dagestan so that he ...

Politically outspoken athletes often spark controversy by using their platforms to address social and political issues. While ...

Islam Makhachev could find himself in a difficult position if he agrees to fight Ilia Topuria, according to a former two-weight UFC champion. The Dagestani has solidified his status as the ...

Justin Gaethje vies for title fight, but UFC stays mum on Topuria and Makhachev's next opponents. “Send your son to Dagestan 2-3 years and forget” Islam’s plea to Daniel Cormier to subject his son to ...

Islam Makhachev's ability to adapt on the fly sets him apart, according to his coach, Javier Mendez. Unlike Khabib Nurmagomedov, whose dominance was based on relentless pressure and top control ...

Islam Makhachev currently reigns over the UFC's 155-pound division. One of the moments involving Makhachev that went viral on social media was during his interview with UFC commentator Daniel Cormier.

Islam Makhachev (c) def. Renato Moicano, Submission (brabo choke) - for UFC Lightweight Championship Merab Dvalishvili (c) def. Umar Nurmagomedov, Decision (unanimous) - for UFC Bantamweight ...