Coach Javier Mendez looks forward to a potential matchup between UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria.

After Makhachev swiftly dispatched Renato Moicano at UFC 311, Oliveira wasted no time challenging the champion for another title shot. Oliveira believes that his all-around fighting skills ...

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Islam Makhachev has always made his intention to become a UFC double champion clear and he may be on the verge of finally moving up in weight. Following the fight, Makhachev once again outlined ...

Islam Makhachev doesn’t think an eventual move to 185 pounds is unrealistic. Advertisement The reigning UFC lightweight champ ... I've already fought [Oliveira and Arman], and preparing for ...

The UFC’s lightweight ... With this win, Makhachev has nearly cleared out the division’s top contenders. Now, his options are narrowing to either a rematch with Charles Oliveira or a clash ...

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Makhachev of Russia wins the UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC ...

He previously faced Islam Makhachev at UFC 280, losing his lightweight title in a second-round submission loss to the Dagestani phenom. Now, he is aiming for revenge. Charles Oliveira has staked ...

Makhachev won UFC gold for the first time by submitting Oliveira at UFC 280 in 2022, handing the Brazilian his first defeat in five year in the process. The Dagestani fighter has since defended ...