Islam Makhachev's next UFC lightweight title defense hasn't been confirmed, but UFC legend Matt Brown has his pick.
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev showed off his full arsenal to end his rivalry with Alexander Volkanovski. Islam Makhachev, a top protege of UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov ...
Islam Makhachev’s coach is focusing on a different challenger than Ilia Topuria after a lightweight shake-up this weekend. Makhachev has been struggling for challengers since breaking the record ...
Islam Makhachev has dominated the lightweight division, proving his superiority with elite grappling, striking, and relentless pressure in every fight. His achievements surpass former champions ...
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has been vocal about moving up to welterweight and becoming a two-division champion. The only hindrance Makhachev is facing is that his friend Belal ...
“If you can make 155 and step into the cage, then we can talk about it”—this well-known quote from Islam Makhachev has been directed at opponents from other divisions, including Ilia Topuri ...
Henry Cejudo believes UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov could get in the way of Islam Makhachev defending his lightweight title against Ilia Topuria. In a chat with Cejudo this past December ...
That means stepping into the lightweight division, where Islam Makhachev reigns as the undisputed champion. As the debate over Ilia’s next move intensifies, Henry Cejudo has shared insights into ...
In a video captured by Álvaro Colmenero, Topuria didn’t mince words when discussing Makhachev, declaring, 'I am preparing for the Islam Makhachev fight, but he is afraid.' He remains confident ...
Alexander Volkanovski gave an unexpected prediction in terms of who he thinks would win the fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria. Volkanovski fought both men in quick succession.