Ilia Topuria is confident that he will fight UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev next ... vacant once the fight begins. Meanwhile, Makachev secured a first-round submission victory against ...

Islam Makachev will defend his lightweight belt against ... who now won’t fight at UFC 311. Makachev will now face Moicano, who has won his past four fights, three of which were finishes.

In combat sports, face-offs are more than just staredowns. They’re psychological warfare, a silent battle of nerves where fighters try to intimidate their opponents. But Islam Makhachev?

Reigning champion Islam Makhachev has set tongues wagging with his recent comments as he has agreed to face Arman Tsarukyan. The two were set on a collision course again after previously ...

Islam Makhachev wants to move up to face Dricus Du Plessis. More Harry How/Getty Images Though Moicano could have shocked the world, he was dispatched in the first round by a Darce Choke submission.

Islam Makhachev won’t be a simultaneous two-division champion after all. Advertisement UFC CEO Dana White announced on Tuesday that Makhachev will vacate the lightweight crown and face reigning ...

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