Ilia Topuria told he needs to follow Islam Makhachev to welterweight by a UFC legend… ‘Chase him down’
Ilia Topuria should move to a third weight division if he wants to get his hands on Islam Makhachev, according to a UFC legend. With…
Islam Makhachev Archives: 05/2025
Islam Makhachev’s next UFC fight ‘almost certain’ after vacating title to pursue second belt
Islam Makhachev is ‘almost certain’ to be fighting for the welterweight world title later this year, according to the division’s current champion. Jack Della Maddalena…
Jack Della Maddalena called a ‘bigger version’ of Ilia Topuria by UFC vet in strong defense of Islam Makhachev
Islam Makhachev isn’t the only one who believes he’s chasing a bigger challenge by departing the lightweight division before Ilia Topuria’s arrival. In early May,…
Long-time UFC rival of Khabib Nurmagomedov makes huge claim ahead of Islam Makhachev’s 170lb debut
Ferguson has offered his thoughts.
Ian Machado Garry not keen on potential ‘Dagestan vs Ireland’ marketing in desired clash against Islam Makhachev
Ian Machado Garry doesn’t want to bring Khabib and McGregor into it.
Ex-UFC star claims Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria will be ‘even bigger’ fight at catchweight
There may still be a world where we get to see Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev. The ship has sailed on the massive UFC super-fight…
Islam Makhachev’s teammate makes shock retirement prediction ahead of his welterweight move
If one man close to Islam Makhachev is to be believed, the UFC lightweight champion could be approaching the end of the road. As it…
UFC legend snubs Ilia Topuria, Islam Makhachev and Alex Pereira when naming the promotion’s next big star
Throughout 2025, there has been a conversation surrounding whether the UFC has enough stars on the roster right now. The likes of Ilia Topuria and…
Islam Makhachev entered the UFC 10 years ago with stunning submission of 17-1 prospect
A 23-year-old Islam Makhachev made his UFC debut 10 years ago today. Over the last decade, Makhachev has proven time and time again he’s much…
Movsar Evloev’s manager compares him to Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov when slamming ‘unjust’ path to the title
Many believed that Movsar Evloev would be the next contender in line to challenge for the featherweight title. Before Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes to…
Chael Sonnen reveals ‘annoyed’ phone call from Islam Makhachev’s manager after public criticism
UFC legend Chael Sonnen caused a stir with his assessment of Islam Makhachev’s impending weight change. The Dagestani’s lightweight title vacation remains the talk of…
Islam Makhachev threatened by UFC legend after branding two-weight title challenger ‘average athlete’
Islam Makhachev has been warned that if Chael Sonnen wants his opinion, he will ‘beat it out’ of him. The former lightweight champion boldly mocked…
Former UFC double-champ reveals major mistake Ilia Topuria, Islam Makhachev made leaving their divisions
By the end of this year, Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev could both be two-division UFC champions. UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev is leaving his…
Islam Makhachev blasts Chael Sonnen after UFC star called his welterweight move ‘a sign of cowardice’
Islam Makhachev has savagely responded to Chael Sonnen calling him a coward. There’s been mixed reactions to the UFC Lightweight Champion Makhachev moving up to…
UFC welterweight who trained with Islam Makhachev highlights his biggest challenge ahead of weight class move
A lot of fans are excited to see what Islam Makhachev looks like as a welterweight. Makhachev vacated his lightweight title, which Ilia Topuria and…
Charles Oliveira reveals the real reason Islam Makhachev is leaving lightweight, and it’s not Ilia Topuria
Charles Oliveira has chimed in as the debate surrounding Islam Makhachev’s major UFC career move continues to divide. The MMA community was abuzz when Dana…
UFC legend claims Ilia Topuria is involved in MMA’s only ‘true rivalry’ but it’s not Islam Makhachev
Former UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria isn’t short on enemies. This year has seen Topuria and Islam Makhachev share furious words with one another amid…
Islam Makhachev’s manager reveals which ‘no talent’ UFC champion he wants to see lose at major PPV
As his client looks to secure a second UFC title, the manager of Islam Makhachev is hoping for another titleholder to lose soon enough. It…
Daniel Cormier picks apart Chael Sonnen’s ‘cowardice’ argument after Islam Makhachev’s welterweight move
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier was taken aback by Chael Sonnen’s assessment of Islam Makhachev. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev‘s move to welterweight prompted…
‘I don’t like this’… Khabib Nurmagomedov disapproves of Islam Makhachev’s dangerous hobby
Khabib Nurmagomedov has kept a relatively low profile in recent years following his retirement. Nurmagomedov’s legacy is already assured and ‘The Eagle’ isn’t interested in…