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

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

The heated rivalry between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. Instead, it’s increasing ...

That Islam Makhachev is going up to welterweight to challenge for a title is not a surprise. Vacating his current belt may ...

Ahead of his UFC 317 title fight against Charles Oliveira, Ilia Topuria has told Islam Makhachev to 'get in line' if things go his way.

Jack Della Maddalena’s welterweight title triumph at UFC 315 led to Islam Makhachev vacating his lightweight belt and moving ...

Following Islam Makhachev's recent shock UFC lightweight title vacation, he has received criticism from soaring lightweight contender, Paddy Pimblett.

The UFC is heading for a confusing place regarding International Fight Week. The annual marquee event generally features a ...

Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) has vacated his lightweight title to challenge welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena ...

Islam Makhachev has vacated his lightweight belt and will move up to the welterweight division to fight Jack Della Maddalena, ...

Ilia Topuria believes a fight with Islam Makhachev is still possible — if he moves up to a third UFC weight class.

Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev has gone back and forth on social media over the UFC's recent bombshell announcement.