(Years after my retirement) he asked me, ‘Father, can you fight like Islam Makhachev?’ and I’m like, ‘Why you ask that?’,” Khabib revealed during a Q&A. “He said, ‘Because he’s a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ilia Topuria has lightweight gold in his crosshairs. After the announcement, Topuria's next step felt obvious: An immediate title shot against the reigning 155-pound champion Islam Makhachev.

With Khabib Nurmagomedov retired, Islam Makhachev now looks just as unstoppable, leaving fighters, fans, and analysts searching for a way to beat him. UFC commentator and former fighter Paul ...

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.