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

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

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

UFC veteran Chael Sonnen dismisses Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria fight rumors, calling it "fake news" and shutting down ...

Alexander Volkanovski is the only man to have fought both Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria in the UFC Octagon.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...