According to a former title challenger for the UFC's 170-pound belt, Islam Makhachev could move up to pursue welterweight gold sooner rather than later.

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev solidified himself as the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world today.

Makhachev became the UFC record holder for lightweight title defenses this past weekend at UFC 311 after he submitted Renato Moicano in the first round. It was an unexpected last-minute matchup after ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev recently claimed that he has what it takes to become the first three-division champion in UFC history.