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

UFC fans are convinced that something fishy is going on with Islam Makhachev’s new teammate. The UFC lightweight champion recently implored Daniel Cormier to send his son to Dagestan so that he ...

Following brutal losses to Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria ... if I don’t have busted hands,” Volk said in the post-fight press conference. Although the 36-year-old did take some substantial ...

Islam Makhachev last fought Renato Moicano in what was one of the easiest fights of his career. However, once that was done, speculations about who Makhachev will face next began to emerge.

Makhachev’s team told TASS Sport: “Islam has not agreed to this fight. He maintains the position that Topuria needs to earn a title shot (at 155).” In December during the press conference ...

One of the standout names leading this transition is Islam Makhachev. Widely regarded as the heir to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s legacy, Makhachev has become a fan favorite, with many eager to see him ...

Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski put on one of the most well-rounded displays of mixed martial arts in the sport's history when they clashed for the lightweight title at UFC 284.

Merab thinks Islam Makhachev needs to fight Ilia Topuria next: “Islam told me at the press conference ‘Merab I respect you but when you have a top contender you should fight him’, and I said ...

Renato Moicano (left) used an Islam Makhachev (middle) quote, to call out Michael Chandler (right). [Images Courtesy: @Renato_Moicano_UFC, @Islam_Makhachev and @MikeChandlerMMA on Instagram ...

Alexander Volkanovski gave an unexpected prediction in terms of who he thinks would win the fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria. Volkanovski fought both men in quick succession.

Ilia Topuria says he’ll ask Islam Makhachev what his favourite submission is, and submit him with it in front of Khabib 😳 “D’Arce choke? I’m gonna submit you with that… I’ll take ...