Ilia Topuria, the former UFC featherweight champion, is pushing for a lightweight title shot against Islam Makhachev after vacating his 145-pound belt. On February 23, 2025, UFC CEO Dana White ...

Does Arman Tsarukyan's position as the UFC 317 title fight backup mean he's returned to good graces? One analyst has doubts.

He isn’t cutting back on the smokes so that he can hover in the top-10 range. He wants that title. And then there’s Makhachev, adding to what has to be the greatest compilation of ...

The back-and-forth between Chael Sonnen and Islam Makhachev is taking an interesting turn. Initially, it was Sonnen who criticized Makhachev’s move to the lightweight division.

Islam Makhachev Hits Back At Chael Sonnen For Addressing His Welterweight Move As Cowardly. May 23, 2025, 8:00am EST By Debmallya Chakraborty. Follow Us 32.

Islam Makhachev will have Khabib Nurmagomedov in his corner for the first time as champion. The UFC lightweight titleholder announced that his childhood friend, teammate and mentor is among the ...

Islam Makhachev retains the lightweight title with a first-round submission win. Here are all of the results and best highlights from UFC 311. Sports newsletter 🏈's best, via 📧 Studio IX ...

Islam Makhachev extended his reign over the lightweight division with a first-round submission win over Renato Moicano at UFC 311. The victory extended his… ...

Islam Makhachev might just be the best fighter in the world right now. The Russian was back in action in the main event of Saturday's UFC 302 card at… ...

Islam Makhachev defends his lightweight title against challenger Renato Moicano, winning by a first-round submission during UFC 311 at the Intuit ... As Nurmagomedov got back up to his feet, ...