When Ilia Topuria vacated the featherweight title and announced plans to make a permanent switch to lightweight, a matchup with Islam Makhachev appeared likely. But…
Chael Sonnen’s comments come after confirmation that Islam Makhachev will vacate his lightweight title and move up to welterweight later this year. The Russian’s decision…
Jon Jones took a break from his rubberbanding on the Tom Aspinall fight to address his past remarks on the UFC’s pound-for-pound king. UFC heavyweight…
Islam Makhachev has been on the receiving end of a vicious rant from a UFC star. With Jack Della Maddalena defeating Belal Muhammad at UFC…
Makhachev has been told to improve his wrestling.
One lightweight contender likes his chances against Islam Makhachev—even without a training camp for the UFC champ. Beneil Dariush has been in the UFC lightweight…
Islam Makhachev’s welterweight move: a sign of courage or cowardice? After five straight title fight wins, the UFC Lightweight Champion is getting ready to make…
Ilia Topuria has told Makhachev to get in line.
Islam Makhachev slammed by MMA legend, who claims he avoided a showdown with Ilia Topuria. The UFC pound-for-pound number one has chosen to vacate his…
Paddy believes Makhachev has done things wrong.
Recent exchanges between UFC stars Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria have revived talk of a feud between two Caucasus regions. Dagestan has a long history of…
Jack Della Maddalena has the mindset to overcome Islam Makhachev, according to a former UFC world champion. On Saturday evening, the Australian shocked the world…
Islam Makhachev’s manager has a message for the two men set to battle to become his client’s successor. While Makhachev begins a new chapter in…
Coach Javier Mendez thinks one of his fighters is runner-up to UFC champ Islam Makhachev. The legendary MMA coach has mentored his fair share of…
A lot of fans wanted to see Ilia Topuria take on the current pound-for-pound number one. The next steps at the top of the lightweight…
Islam Makhachev has hit back at Ilia Topuria’s claims that he ran from a fight with him. The UFC lightweight champion was expected to defend…
Following UFC 315 and Dana White’s recent update, Islam Makhachev will have his wish granted. The lightweight champion has spoken about challenging himself at welterweight…
Islam Makhachev will be moving up to challenge the new welterweight champion by the end of the year. At UFC 315, Jack Della Maddalena defeated…
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev’s recently confirmed departure from the weight class is something he’s pondered for a while. Makhachev’s reign will come to an…
Following this past weekend’s results, Islam Makhachev made a bold statement on social media after outlining his next move. The lightweight champion claimed that he…
