Joe Rogan and Jamahal Hill once admitted to being caught off guard by Islam Makhachev's dominant title performance to capture the UFC lightweight championship.

Lightweight champ Islam ... Makhachev said he'll have business in two divisions, if that's the case. This Saturdays main event will define what’s my next move is. But regardless of outcome that ...

Ilia Topuria appeared as a guest on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast and declared he is adamant that his next fight will be against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, despite Makhachev’s ...

With Islam Makhachev on the throne ... wins over established names in Drew Dober, Charles Jourdain and most recently Bryce Mitchell. The Mitchell fight was a gamble for the Brazilian.

But given his knockout power, if Topuria can time Makhachev’s entries and land clean shots, the fight could quickly turn in his favor. “That’s a good fight for fans. I think if Islam ...

Islam Makhachev took to social media in ... superstar went on to confirm his plan to move up in weight to fight the new champion. Makhachev added: “Time to become a double champion.

Everyone who hoped to see Islam Makhachev pursue a two ... Speaking about the fight and the strategy moving forward, Makhachev’s coach stated: “Can he take Jack down? Absolutely, he can ...

One of the only roadblocks in this fight taking place is A: Muhammad has trained with Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov before and B: a potential Jack Della Maddalena upset. Nevertheless ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev appears closer to a title fight than not. According to Eurosport, Makhachev is in camp preparing fight against an unnamed opponent. I can confirm that ...

Islam Makhachev faces criticism from Arman Tsarukyan, who accuses him of dodging a fight with Ilia Topuria and favoring smaller opponents. Tsarukyan asserts himself as Makhachev's ultimate ...