Javier Mendez says Islam Makhachev welcomes all challengers, and that includes UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria.

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

Islam Makhachev’s manager insists Ilia Topuria must first defeat a top lightweight contender, suggesting a bout against Dustin Poirier or Charles Oliveira.

Javier Mendez isn’t sure if Ilia Topuria has earned the right to challenge UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.

Rizvan Magomedov insists Ilia Topuria must prove himself worthy before earning a title shot against Islam Makhachev.

Over the last few years, UFC lightweight king Islam Makhachev has put together a resume worthy of a spot in the UFC Hall of ...

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

Initially, UFC lightweight kingpin Islam Makhachev was booked to defend his title in a rematch against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311. Makhachev previously bested Tsarukyan via unanimous decision in a ...

UFC Hall of Famer predicts that Islam Makhachev (right) may retire early like Khabib Nurmagomedov (left) [Image courtesy: @bukaboxing on Instagram] A UFC Hall of Famer is predicting that Islam ...

Islam Makhachev’s first learning of his UFC 311 opponent switch didn’t come from the UFC matchmakers. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev had to scratch his gameplan for Arman Tsarukyan ...

Islam Makhachev has always made his intention to become a UFC double champion clear and he may be on the verge of finally moving up in weight. Following the fight, Makhachev once again outlined ...