Ilia Topuria’s UFC 317 win put him at No. 1 in the pound-for-pound rankings. Islam Makhachev calls it marketing and eyes a superfight next.

Islam Makhachev said during UFC Abu Dhabi Fight Night Islam Makhachev wants to fight Ilia Topuria for the top pound-for-pound spot “It’s marketing to hype up this fight.

Islam Makhachev thinks Ilia Topuria taking his No. 1 pound-for-pound ranking is a calculated move by UFC.

Islam Makhachev thinks Ilia Topuria taking his No. 1 pound-for-pound ranking is a calculated move by UFC.

Khabib Nurmagomedov believes that former UFC Lightweight Champion, Islam Makhachev's toughest future fight is with Jack Della Maddalena.

Islam Makhachev is picking his former foe to win at UFC 318. Dustin Poirier (30-9) will headline UFC 318 against Max Holloway (26-8) on Saturday at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Dana White teases Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria superfight as next big bout, but one crucial factor still remains.