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

Islam Makhachev has made it clear that he wants a proven lightweight contender to challenge Ilia Topuria for the lightweight ...

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

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

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

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

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

Islam Makhachev plans a super fight with Ilia Topuria after challenging Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title.

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 ...

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.

Ilia Topuria is determined to end the Dagestani era, calling out Islam Makhachev despite previously being dismissed by the lightweight champion. Makhachev initially shut down the challenge, which ...

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.