It seems Ilia Topuria really wants to fight Islam Makhachev. With the UFC featherweight champion title firmly wrapped around his waist, Topuria is looking to become a two-division champion.

Chael Sonnen believes the true reason UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has been talking about chasing a second title in a higher weight class has nothing to do with accolades or building a ...

Topuria has goals of becoming a two-division champion and has been vocal about his desire to move up to lightweight to challenge Islam Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC). For now, however, he's ...

Grant Dawson doesn't think Arman Tsarukyan should lose out on the next title opportunity against Islam Makhachev. The #1 UFC lightweight contender emerged into the title picture with an impressive ...

Islam Makhachev reacts after defeating Renato Moicano in a lightweight title fight during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Nevertheless, Topuria is keen on a fight with ...

Following Islam Makhachev‘s recent title defense against Renato Moicano at UFC 311, Topuria once again hinted at moving up in weight to take on the dominant Russian. Following his win over ...

Another would see him become known as the greatest fighter in the world, which is a title Islam Makhachev currently holds as the officially ranked number one pound-for-pound in the UFC.

“There are a few names on the table. “So let’s see.” So as for how a Makhachev fight goes? “Islam is a great fighter who deserves to be pound for pound number one,” Topuria said.

Chael Sonnen believes the true reason UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has been talking about chasing a second title in a higher weight class has nothing to do with accolades or building a ...

Topuria has goals of becoming a two-division champion and has been vocal about his desire to move up to lightweight to challenge Islam Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC). For now, however, he’s staying ...

MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has explained why he believes Islam Makhachev is eager to leave the lightweight division. Islam Makhachev is the pound-for-pound best fighter in the Ultimate Fighting ...