Tsarukyan, meanwhile, has been widely branded the most deserving, meritocratic choice. The Russian-Armenian’s stock, however, ...

Ilia Topuria’s lightweight move sparked ongoing discussions about a potential high-profile matchup against Islam Makhachev.

The rivalry between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria has evolved into one of the UFC’s most intriguing storylines and one of ...

Islam Makhachev has his hands full with a potential clash with Jack Della Maddalena later this year. That being said, the ...

Islam Makhachev casts doubt on returning to lightweight after welterweight debut, admitting difficult weight cuts.

Jon Anik believes Islam Makhachev is the only fighter capable of defeating Ilia Topuria across two UFC divisions.

In pursuit of becoming a two-division champion, Makhachev relinquished his lightweight title shortly after friend Belal Muhammad lost the welterweight title to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315. Had ...

Jon Anik recently shared his thoughts on Islam Makhachev potentially returning to the 155-pound division and possibly ...

But right now, if Islam wins, the No. 1 fight to make is Topuria vs. Islam." Makhachev vacated his UFC lightweight title earlier this year, and is expected to challenge UFC welterweight champion ...

UFC veteran predicts Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev Islam Makhachev’s last UFC outing was at UFC 311 where he defended his lightweight title for a record four times.

Islam Makhachev’s team is now considering a fight with Ilia Topuria, only a few months after Makhachev relinquished the lightweight title. Makhachev left the lightweight division to move up, a ...

Topuria provided a theory as to why the fight's wheels aren't in motion, which differs from Makhachev's reasoning entirely. Ilia Topuria says Islam Makhachev is afraid to fight him 😳 "He's afraid.