Chael Sonnen doesn’t think it’s fair to put UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in the same predicament again.

UFC legend Chael Sonnen thinks Islam Makhachev would be insulted if offered a lightweight title defense against Ilia Topuria.

If anybody can beat Islam Makhachev, it's Ilia Topuria— that's according to Alexander Volkanovski, who has fought both UFC ...

Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG UFC featherweight star Ilia Topuria officially vacated his belt at 145 pounds and now seeks a super-fight with Islam Makhachev, the juggernaut champion of the heavier ...

Islam Makhachev emerged as the next big thing in Dagestan. After Khabib Nurmagomedov sent shockwaves through the UFC, it was Makhachev who carried forward the legacy. Training alongside Khabib ...

Islam Makhachev could find himself in a difficult position if he agrees to fight Ilia Topuria, according to a former two-weight UFC champion. The Dagestani has solidified his status as the ...

Javier Mendez, coach to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, has explained why the latter is a better “student” than his childhood friend. Upon winning the UFC lightweight title in 2022 ...

Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria? Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to see something else first. The next lightweight title fight is still unconfirmed, Ariel Helwani shedding light on Makhachev vs.

There's no shortage of potential contenders to face reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, but according to UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping, one name stands out from the crowd.

Islam Makhachev is undoubtedly one of the top fighters in the UFC right now, often hailed as an upgraded version of Khabib Nurmagomedov due to his well-rounded skill set in both striking and ...