Islam Makhachev responded to Shavkat Rakhmonov’s critique about being overlooked in the welterweight title discussion, citing recovery timelines as central to near-term matchmaking. In comments to ...

Islam Makhachev spoke out against Ian Machado Garry ahead of their title fight in Philadelphia later this month. The Russian welterweight said he watched some of Garry’s interviews in preparation for ...

One of Islam Makhachev's biggest rivals believes Carlos Prates has a clear path to victory against the UFC welterweight ...

Charles Oliveira believes Carlos Prates has the tools to dethrone Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight titleholder Islam Makhachev. The betting odds for the two title bouts atop the Ultimate ...

The betting odds for the two title bouts atop the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming trip to Abu Dhabi indicate that both fights will be closely contested. Charles Oliveira believes Carlos ...

Jean Silva believes Carlos Prates has the knockout power to beat Islam Makhachev in a possible UFC welterweight title fight, ...

Islam Makhachev has been warned that Carlos Prates could knock him out in their proposed UFC welterweight title fight, with ...

Islam Makhachev has advice for Ian Machado Garry ahead of their Aug. 15 title clash at UFC 330: shut up and train. The lightweight champion told MMA Junkie that Garry's media appearances have been ...

Ian Garry cast doubt on Islam Makhachev’s reported hand injury, suggesting the UFC lightweight champion may be making excuses to avoid fighting him. Ian Garry has never been shy about speaking his ...

Brett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered all of the biggest events in combat sports during that time, including in-depth interviews and features ...

Stephen Thompson recently named two fighters who could threaten Islam Makhachev's reign over the UFC welterweight division.