Ilia Topuria vacated the 145lb belt with the aim of challenging Makhachev at 155lb – but could the latter move up in weight ...

Ilia Topuria can’t wait to be face-to-face with Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Currently the featherweight champion ...

Islam Makhachev should face next, Team Khabib’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, suggested Justin Gaethje as a possible opponent.

One name stood alone for Khabib Nurmagomedov in discussing what could be Islam Makhachev’s toughest test. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has no shortage of options for his next Octagon ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ‘s next fight remains a mystery after he defeated Renato Moicano in his most recent title defense at UFC 311. Several big names, including Ilia Topuria and ...

UFC champ Islam Makhachev has a simple reason for turning down a fight with Ilia Topuria, according to Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has been widely backed to take on former featherweight titleholder, Ilia Topuria this summer, however, ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov addresses the ongoing lightweight title saga with Islam Makhachev, wants Ilia Topuria to earn a shot at ...

Earlier this year, Topuria shocked fight fans when he suddenly decided to vacate his 145-pound crown to move up and challenge reigning lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. According to Topuria, he ...

One of the most intriguing match-ups in MMA today is the potential clash between UFC lightweight king Islam Makhachev and former UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria.

Should the UFC grant Paddy Pimblett a title shot after his latest win, the coach of Islam Makhachev would seemingly be supportive of the decision.

Islam Makhachev and Paddy Pimblett are in enviable positions within the lightweight hierarchy, with Daniel Cormier offering up thoughts on what could be next for both combatants.