Islam Makhachev may have to take on Ilia Topuria, with a UFC icon pointing out a significant issue in not accepting the challenge. There hasn’t been much enthusiasm from the reigning lightweight ...

Rumors suggest Islam Makhachev (left) turned down $10 million offer from Elon Musk (right). [Images courtesy: Getty Images, @elonmusk on X] Reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has ...

Daniel Cormier can't understand anyone campaigning for Islam Makhachev to be stripped of his UFC lightweight title.

Islam Makhachev defending his lightweight title against Ilia Topuria would be a huge fight but it’s clear that one side of the matchup is more keen on the idea than the other. Having already ...

Vasquez/Imagn Images) and Islam Makhachev (Photo by Joe Camporeale ... especially by taking him down—something Makhachev could exploit with his. Dariush suggested that Makhachev would probably ...

Jack Della Maddalena will be more than happy to welcome Islam ... been taken down. He can be taken down, it’s not impossible. So I don’t know, I would definitely lean towards Makhachev and ...

Daniel Cormier (left) claims Islam Makhachev (top ... It all boiled down to Cormier taking exception to the MMA fandom calling for Makhachev to be stripped of his UFC lightweight title due to ...

Daniel Cormier can't understand anyone campaigning for Islam Makhachev to be stripped of his UFC lightweight title. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) has an array of lightweights eager for a shot at ...

Islam Makhachev may be facing a lose-lose scenario if he fights Ilia Topuria, according to UFC lightweight Beneil Dariush. While fans want the bout, Dariush believes Makhachev won’t gain much ...

The pound-for-pound #1 mixed martial artist in the world in 2025 is Islam Makhachev Makhachev is the UFClightweight champion ...

Islam Makhachev’s title situation is complicated. Per all the latest reports, the Lightweight kingpin’s future has already been decided for him. One way or another, Ilia Topuria will challenge ...

Islam Makahchev is caught between a rock and a hard place. Despite making UFC lightweight history with a fourth title defense at UFC 311, Makhachev is stuck in the hot seat. On one hand ...