Paddy Pimblett expects UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev's move up to welterweight to heavily impact what's next for him.

Makhachev is already the UFC lightweight champion. He won the division’s coveted belt with a submission win over Charles Oliveira in 2022, and has since defended it four times. His first two defenses came against featherweight legend Alexander Volkanovski. Since then, he has defended the belt with finishes of Dustin Poirier and Renato Moicano.

The UFC is heading for a confusing place regarding International Fight Week. The annual marquee event generally features a huge main event, and many believed that a matchup between current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria would be that matchup.

Former UFC champ shuts down rumors of Islam Makhachev wishing Belal Muhammad to lose, clarifying his true stance and intentions.

Ahead of his imminent move up to welterweight, Islam Makhachev's plan to defend two UFC belts has been questioned by UFC legend, Chael Sonnen.

Javier Mendez feels that Islam Makhachev should be able to retain his lightweight title even if he chooses to move up to welterweight.

Kamaru Usman teases a potential superfight with Islam Makhachev, sparking fan interest with exciting 'what if' scenario talk.

In his incredible career, Islam Makhachev has accumulated wins over three men that have held UFC gold in the past. He defeated Charles Oliveira, Alexander Volkanovski and Dustin Poirier in consecutive fights to earn the biggest wins on his record thus far.