Current lightweight champ Islam Makhachev, meanwhile, has long been hailed as Nurmagomedov's second coming. In the early days of Makhachev's UFC career, that comparison was harder to justify.

Islam Makhachev has always made his intention to become a UFC double champion clear and he may be on the verge of finally moving up in weight. Following the fight, Makhachev once again outlined ...

Islam Makhachev seems to be a busy man at the moment. After his blowout victory over Renato Moicano, it looks like the floodgates have opened. Looking at Makhachev’s sheer dominance, there have ...

Islam Makhachev extended his reign over the lightweight ... Dariush before the last-minute switch on the card. Dariush has long been toward the top of the lightweight rankings and the winner ...