Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has been widely backed to take on former featherweight titleholder, Ilia ...

Islam Makhachev should face next, Team Khabib’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, suggested Justin Gaethje as a possible opponent.

Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't think Ilia Topuria is the biggest test for Islam Makhachev at lightweight. Since defending his title for a record fourth time, the l ...

One name stood alone for Khabib Nurmagomedov in discussing what could be Islam Makhachev’s toughest test. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has no shortage of options for his next Octagon ...

Ilia Topuria vacated the 145lb belt with the aim of challenging Makhachev at 155lb – but could the latter move up in weight ...

Islam Makhachev’s longtime coach has a surprising name in mind for the UFC lightweight king’s next fight. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev‘s next fight remains a mystery after he ...

‘The UFC promised me I'd fight for the belt. That's why I vacated it. And they've always kept their promise.’ That may be true, but the vibe from Team Makhachev doesn’t suggest any urgency ...

Islam Makhachev could end his career as one of the greatest fighters of all time, according to a fellow UFC champion [Image Courtesy: @ufc via X/Twitter] Reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam ...

Getty The MMA world is abuzz with reports UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has turned down a potential fight with former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. The proposed superfight has ...