Islam Makhachev defended by lightweight rival who insists champion didn’t duck Ilia Topuria fight. Jordan Ellis. Mon 2 June 2025 5:43 Updated Mon 2 June 2025 8:39.

Islam Makhachev is ‘almost certain’ to be fighting for the welterweight world title later this year, according to the division’s current champion. Jack Della Maddalena just dethroned ...

Fans rarely see Islam Makhachev trash-talking on social media. However, he responded boldly when UFC veteran Chael Sonnen misquoted his “coward” statement. The Dagestani called Sonnen out for ...

Arman Tsarukyan doesn't agree with people saying Islam Makhachev moved up to avoid fighting Ilia Topuria: "[Jack] is going to be a tough fight too. Maddalena would be harder for Islam than the ...

Tony Ferguson believes Islam Makhachev will thrive at 170 and says Islam's a better grappler than Khabib.祿‍♂️ "Makhachev defended 4 times at 155 — that’s much more, and he made weight ...

Joaquin Buckley doesn't see Islam Makhachev sticking around the UFC welterweight division for too long. Buckley (21-6 MMA, 11-4 UFC) is looking to emerge as No. 1 contender when he takes on former ...

Islam Makhachev (red gloves) reacts after defeating Renato Moicano (not pictured) in a lightweight title fight during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images.

Arman Tsarukyan dismisses the notion that former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev moved to welterweight to avoid Ilia Topuria. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) relinquished his 155-pound ...

Joaquin Buckley Credits Islam Makhachev's Move To 170. In an interview with Inside Fighting, Buckley gave his thoughts on Makhachev coming into his weight class.

UFC CEO, Dana White, has been warned against allotting soon-to-be former lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev an immediate title fight at the welterweight limit against Jack Della Maddalena.