Chael Sonnen doesn’t think it’s fair to put UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in the same predicament again.

Alexander Volkanovski said that if there's anyone in the world who could topple reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam ...

UFC legend Chael Sonnen thinks Islam Makhachev would be insulted if offered a lightweight title defense against Ilia Topuria.

Islam Makhachev emerged as the next big thing in Dagestan. After Khabib Nurmagomedov sent shockwaves through the UFC, it was Makhachev who carried forward the legacy. Training alongside Khabib ...

If anybody can beat Islam Makhachev, it's Ilia Topuria— that's according to Alexander Volkanovski, who has fought both UFC ...

There's no shortage of potential contenders to face reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, but according to UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping, one name stands out from the crowd.

Javier Mendez, coach to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, has explained why the latter is a better “student” than his childhood friend. Upon winning the UFC lightweight title in 2022 ...

Ilia Topuria recently vacated his featherweight belt to pursue a potential fight with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ... so that’s a scary thing, especially for Lopes.

Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG UFC featherweight star Ilia Topuria officially vacated his belt at 145 pounds and now seeks a super-fight with Islam Makhachev, the juggernaut champion of the heavier ...

Javier Mendez discusses the differences between Justin Gaethje (middle) potentially fighting Islam Makhachev (left) and his bout against Khabib Nurmagomedov (right) [Image courtesy: Getty] MMA ...

"Slam him in for a title, put it against Islam and give the fans what they want. That's it." Catterall agreed and insisted a bout between Makhachev and Topuria is up there with Jones fighting ...

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan doesn't believe Justin Gaethje should be in the mix for the next crack at Islam Makhachev's title. Gaethje expressed interest in challenging Makhachev ...