Islam Makhachev has gone from a quiet contender in Dagestan to one of the UFC’s standout champions. With UFC 322 approaching, the lightweight champion enters fight week not only as one of the most ...

Islam Makhachev will have much to prove in his move up to 170 pounds later tonight (Sat., Nov. 15, 2025) at UFC 322 LIVE on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Madison Square Garden in New York City, ...

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Islam Makhachev lives a very private life, with his wedding to his wife kept under wraps, despite UFC royalty attending the ...

In the main event, Islam Makhachev will make a long-awaited jump to 170 pounds, where he will challenge welterweight champion ...

Daniel Cormier breaks down the stakes for Islam Makhachev as he moves up to face Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322.

UFC 322 is an epic card, and the numbers back it up with history in play for every championship athlete and more.

The Russian completed his years-long climb to the top of the mountain when he seized the vacant Ultimate Fighting ...

Ali Abdelaziz gives Dan Hooker no chance to beat Arman Tsarukyan. Hooker (24-12 MMA, 14-8 UFC) takes on top lightweight ...

Islam Makhachev (Phot by Gary A. Vasquez/Imagn Images) and Ilia Topuria (Photo by Gary A. Vasquez/Imagn Images) UFC News:There’s been a lot of speculation and animosity between Islam Makhachev and ...

There’s one major accolade that Islam Makhachev won’t be the first to secure. The former lightweight champion currently has his sights set on becoming the UFC’s latest two-division champion, having ...

While 2024 was the biggest year for the UFC in its ESPN era, 2025 is shaping up to be the year of big decisions, especially heading into next year. In August 2025, the promotion, led by Dana White, ...