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Islam Makhachev’s former rival believes Ilia Topuria can beat him and become the GOAT if he pulls off the upset.
Dustin Poirier gave insight on Islam Makhachev's UFC welterweight debut. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) vacated his UFC lightweight title for a move up to 170 pounds, and is expected to challenge ...
Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 on June 28, 2025, in Las Vegas, shaking up the lightweight division. Javier Mendez, coach to former lightweight champ Islam Makhachev, shared ...
Javier Mendez touts Arman Tsarukyan as the fighter who could pose Ilia Topuria the most problems at lightweight.
Islam Makhachev tells Kamaru Usman to get in line for a UFC welterweight title shot. After Usman snapped a three-fight losing skid with a dominant win over Joaquin Buckley in the UFC on ESPN 69 ...
Islam Makhachev reveals that after a lifetime of cutting weight, bulking up to 170 is proving to be challenging.
UFC champ Islam Makhachev says nobody is talking about the vacant title fight between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira days away from UFC 317.
Former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has the perfect battleground to begin his welterweight campaign. Makhachev, who vacated the 155-pound title in preparation to hunt welterweight ...
Islam Makhachev reveals that UFC CBO, Hunter Campbell, came to Dagestan to speak to him about fighting up at welterweight.
Amid claims he has no immediate plans to retire, Islam Makhachev’s potential remaining time in combat sports has been mapped out by former UFC star Chael Sonnen.
A fighter who claims to be preparing for his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut has accepted Islam Makhachev’s famous advice.