Kenny Florian warns Islam Makhachev that the power feels different in the UFC welterweight division. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) has vacated his lightweight title to challenge welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA,

There are a few strands to the conspiracy which has been spreading on social media. The first is an apparent text exchange between Makhachev and Muhammad in which the former light

Islam Makhachev did not root for Belal Muhammad to lose the UFC welterweight title, says one Hall of Famer and color commentator.

Makhachev did also tweet words of encouragement to Muhammad, but it was overlooked by many. Cormier defended Makhachev amidst accusations that he was hoping for Muhammad's demise, chalking it up to Buckley just trying to insert himself into the title picture.

Islam Makhachev has officially vacated his UFC lightweight championship to move up to the welterweight division, where he will challenge current champion Jack

The UFC Lightweight Champion and pound-for-pound #1 fighter on the planet has been thinking about a move to welterweight for a while and now that his friend Belal Muhammad is off the throne, it’s time for him to finally swoop in.

UFC Fight Night 256 headliner Michael Morales spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at media day for his welterweight bout vs. Gilbert Burns

Did Islam Makhachev put himself ahead of Khabib Nurmagomedov on the all-time UFC lightweight list? A former champion thinks that is the case.