Makhachev had been scheduled to face rising star Arman Tsarukyan in early 2025, but Tsarukyan withdrew with a back injury the day before the bout. It appears Tsarukyan will have to wait ...

Islam Makhachev could find himself in a difficult position if he agrees to fight Ilia Topuria, according to a former two-weight UFC champion. The Dagestani has solidified his status as the ...

Now they’re saying Ilia Topuria might not get a crack at Islam Makhachev’s lightweight title, at least not right away. “They,” in this case, being UFC CEO Dana White, who was asked about ...

Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria? Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to see something else first. The next lightweight title fight is still unconfirmed, Ariel Helwani shedding light on Makhachev vs.

UFC CEO Dana White seemed enthused when discussing Islam Makhachev's next fight following UFC Seattle Saturday night. Who is Islam Makhachev Fighting Next? Fresh off a win against Renato Moicano ...

We already gave chances to featherweight champ that was reigning for long time." Magomedov's argument is a sensible one, as much of the criticism Makhachev has faced as a champion is that he has ...

Javier Mendez, coach to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, has explained why the latter is a better “student” than his childhood friend. Upon winning the UFC lightweight title in 2022 ...