Makhachev’s potential jump is fueled partly by his training partner, welterweight champion Belal Muhammad ... need to work with my specialists, gain muscle mass, add a little weight.

Chael Sonnen believes there is an underlying reason why UFC lightweight champ Islam Makhachev wants to move weight classes.

Moving from 155 pounds to 185 is a huge jump in weight, but it would be the next logical step for Makhachev since he will not fight current welterweight champ Belal Muhammad. "Islam's got to talk ...

The 28-year-old was forced to undergo multiple surgeries due to ongoing issues with his forearm as muscle tissue and ... welterweight championship to Belal Muhammad in July at UFC 304 in Manchester.

Islam Makhachev doesn't think an eventual move to 185 pounds is unrealistic. The reigning UFC lightweight champ hasn't been shy about his desire to eventually become a two-division champion. However, ...

Dricus du Plessis is open to a fight against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, given the right circumstances.

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev considers it a legitimate possibility that he moves up to 185 pounds and defeats middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis.

Islam Makhachev is targeting a historic fight against the UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis. Makhachev defended his UFC Lightweight Title in his last fight after submitting Renato Moicano in ...