UFC winner sees little threat for Islam Makhachev in potential matchups with Kamaru Usman or Joaquin Buckley. The welterweight division took center stage during Saturday’s UFC Fight Night in ...

Kevin Holland backs Islam Makhachev against Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley The UFC welterweight division will soon be shaken up by the entrance of Islam Makhachev, the long-reigning lightweight ...

Islam’s definitely gonna have to prove to the world that he’s ready for this division,” said Buckley. Joaquin Buckley doesn't think Islam Makhachev is a 'big threat' at 170 😬 ...

Meanwhile, as the hype around Makhachev’s welterweight debut builds, Joaquin Buckley had some bold statements to share. Joaquin Buckley Accuses Islam Makhachev Of Avoiding Him ...

The fight with Buckley is scheduled for June 2025 in Atlanta. Usman aims to win and then target the winner of the upcoming Islam Makhachev vs. Jack Della Maddalena fight, set for later this year.

Islam Makhachev tells Kamaru Usman to get in line for a UFC welterweight title shot. After Usman snapped a three-fight losing skid with a dominant win over Joaquin Buckley in the UFC on ESPN 69 ...

As for future opponents, Usman said Islam Makhachev would be "huge." "I only had to use one skill tonight," he said. "Everyone knows I can knock you out with my hands. I'm the biggest in the division.

Former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has the perfect battleground to begin his welterweight campaign. Makhachev, who vacated the 155-pound title in preparation to hunt welterweight ...

And as far as his recent opponent, Buckley is concerned, Usman should be next to challenge for the 170 lbs crown. And that’s even before Makhachev makes his eventual leap to the division.