Usman thinks it makes sense for Makhachev to move up and challenge welterweight champion Belal Muhammad, a frequent training partner of Makhachev and his team. “If I was Islam a ...

Former UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman thinks a matchup between Belal Muhammad and Islam Makhachev makes sense. Muhammad, ...

At UFC 311, Islam Makhachev produced yet another spectacular performance, brutally beating Renato Moicano with ... move up a weight class to take on Belal Muhammad for welterweight gold.

Kamaru Usman believes Islam Makhachev should fight Belal Muhammad regardless of their training history. UFC lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) is eager to move up a weight ...

Despite losing his chance at the belt multiple times, he views Belal Muhammad as the perfect ... he needs a turnaround similar to that of Renato Moicano. Covington will likely need at least ...

According to a former title challenger for the UFC's 170-pound belt, Islam Makhachev could move up to pursue welterweight gold sooner rather than later.

Islam Makhachev closed out UFC 311 with a first-round submission win over Renato Moicano to defend ... up to the welterweight division where Belal Muhammad is the current champion.

Islam Makhachev has his sights set on a second UFC title, as a potential clash brews between himself and welterweight champion Belal Muhammad.

If Renato “Money” Moicano continues to play his hand right, he could soon find himself in position to challenge for the undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight crown. The 35-year ...

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

Renato Moicano has been rewarded for his splendid deed in the UFC. After going undefeated for four bouts, the Brazilian will be going up against Islam Makhachev. However, Moicano must thank Arman ...

Dricus du Plessis reacts to Islam Makhachev’s challenge, addressing size differences and his openness to a fight if the ...