Islam Makhachev became the new lightweight champion ... After a successful defense against Israel Adesanya at UFC 259 on March 6, 2021, the championship journey took an unexpected turn.

A UFC lightweight star questions Islam Makhachev’s middleweight aspirations and Ilia Topuria’s ambitions to move up in the ...

Former UFC star questions Ilia Topuria’s decision to fight Islam Makhachev. Is he making the right move? See the expert's take!

Discussions have become tense between UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev and UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria regarding a possible mega superfight (champ vs. champ). With two ...

UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad doubles down on his plan to vacate his world title and give it to lightweight king ...

Islam Makhachev submits Renato Moicano in their lightweight title fight during UFC 311. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Makhachev is currently on a 15-fight win streak and has successfully defended ...

Magomed Zaynukov is confident he will shine in UFC after working with world champions, including lightweight king Islam ...

The war of words between UFC champions Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria continues – and now the Dagestani wrecking ball is getting personal with his attacks. Whilst Islam Makhachev has teased a ...

Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and featherweight kingpin Ilia Topuria are among the most dominant titleholders in the UFC today. Are they now on a collision course? Veteran UFC commentator ...

2025 Belal Muhammad would rather move up in weight than fight Islam Makhachev. Like many UFC champs, Muhammad and Makhachev have recently expressed double-champ aspirations. However, Makhachev’s ...

Ariel Helwani has confirmed that the UFC is planning on doing Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria in 2025 for the UFC Lightweight ...

Islam Makhachev isn’t in a position to disclose what the UFC and Dana White have planned for his next fight just yet. The UFC lightweight champion currently occupies the top spot in the ...