UFC legend Chael Sonnen thinks Islam Makhachev would be insulted if offered a lightweight title defense against Ilia Topuria.

Islam Makhachev has released an interesting video, of an up-and-coming fighter who’s left his homeland, to learn the ropes of Sambo in Dagestan. The region, located, in Russia, is renowned for ...

Colby Covington believes Islam Makhachev showed vulnerabilities during his championship run, sparking debate on his title reign.

Islam Makhachev's ability to adapt on the fly sets him apart, according to his coach Javier Mendez. Unlike Khabib Nurmagomedov, whose dominance was based on relentless pressure and top control ...

Islam Makhachev emerged as the next big thing in Dagestan. After Khabib Nurmagomedov sent shockwaves through the UFC, it was Makhachev who carried forward the legacy. Training alongside Khabib ...

Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG UFC featherweight star Ilia Topuria officially vacated his belt at 145 pounds and now seeks a super-fight with Islam Makhachev, the juggernaut champion of the heavier ...

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, Makhachev ...

There's no shortage of potential contenders to face reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, but according to UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping, one name stands out from the crowd.

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.

"Slam him in for a title, put it against Islam and give the fans what they want. That's it." Catterall agreed and insisted a bout between Makhachev and Topuria is up there with Jones fighting ...