Those losses, however, need to be fully explained. Two of them came one division higher at lightweight against champion Islam Makhachev, who doubles as the sport's reigning P4P king. Not only did ...

I don't know what kind of agreements Ilia and the UFC had. But from Islam's side he already gave two title shots to 145-lbs champions [Volkanovski x2]. "Let's imagine Topuria moves up and gets a ...

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 lightweight division is Makhachev's ...

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 ...

1. Islam Makhachev UFC lightweight champion Record: 27-1 Last: W (Sub1) vs. Renato Moicano, Jan. 18 Next: TBD He staked his claim as the greatest lightweight of all time by swiftly dispatching ...

With 'The Baddy' seemingly just one step away from vying for the world title, there was a notable absence from his list – Islam Makhachev. Nevertheless, the Russian champ likely had his eyes ...

After getting knocked out by Islam Makhachev, his own daughter delivered a perfectly timed joke that had him cracking up—and reminded everyone that even champions get humbled at home.

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 ...

Ilia Topuria has made a bold prediction for when he fights Islam Makhachev. Topuria vacated his featherweight title as he announced he’d move up to lightweight. Although many expected him to get an ...