The reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev recently posted a video that showcased his friend, who was bloodied after a session of playing padel. This eventually caught the widespread ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

Islam Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) or a No. 1 contender bout with Charles Oliveira for his next fight. However, he thinks both men want no part of him. UFC Hall of Famer and commentator Cormier ...

Charles Oliveira, Ilia Topuria, and Justin Gaethje are all viable options for Islam Makhachev's next title defense. But, who will it be? Former Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler says ...