Islam Makhachev, the UFC lightweight champion, is considering moving up to welterweight or middleweight to become a two-division champion. MMA analyst Luke Thomas warns that such a move could ...

Currently, Islam Makhachev, a fighter from Dagestan, reigns as the champion and holds a similar level of prestige. Islam Makhachev is currently recognized as the top pound-for-pound fighter. One key ...

Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria? Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to see something else first. The next lightweight title fight is still unconfirmed, Ariel Helwani shedding light on Makhachev vs.

Members of Islam Makhachev’s inner circle have differing views on the lightweight champ facing Ilia Topuria next. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria now share the same ...

However, according to Makhachev’s coach, Javier Mendez, the Dagestani will not turn down the opportunity. “All Islam needs is 2 months to prepare for anybody. He’s not gonna care who he ...

Javier Mendez isn’t sure if Ilia Topuria has earned the right to challenge UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) vacated his featherweight title for a move up to 155 ...

Javier Mendez says Islam Makhachev welcomes all challengers, and that includes UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria. Lightweight Champion Makhachev is taking names at 155lbs, defending his ...

Islam Makhachev fight later this year ... This fight is going to come down to whether Pimblett can survive the early onslaught of Chandler in the first round. If he can, he can catch Chandler ...

“Islam, if I want to, I can finish you. If I want to, I can knock you out,” Topuria said on social media after the lightweight titleholder’s win at UFC 311 against Renato Moicano.