Ilia Topuria is eager to secure a fight with UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev, believing that a victory would solidify his status as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world.

UFC champ Ilia Topuria says he’s “much better” than Alexander Volkanovski in a rematch and he could do whatever he wants to ...

Ilia Topuria doesn’t just want a fight with Islam Makhachev. He believes that matchup will prove definitively that he’s the ...

Former fighter-turned-analyst Chael Sonnen thinks the UFC has a big decision to make regarding lightweight kingpin Islam ...

Islam Makhachev has established himself as one of the best modern-day MMA greats. Ruling the UFC lightweight division, Makhachev is looking unbeatable at the moment. Take his UFC 311 victory ...

The UFC’s first Pay-Per-View event of 2025 boasted two championship fights at the top of the bill, although Islam Makhachev’s headlining title defense did experience a major weigh-in day ...

There’s no doubt that the claims of Islam Makhachev being a better version of Khabib Nurmagomedov hold weight. His impressive winning streak and ability to dominate anyone who steps in his path ...

Islam Makhachev made quick work of Renato Moicano on late notice at UFC 311, securing a historic fourth lightweight title defence. Makhachev was expecting to fight Arman Tsarukyan here ...

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Makhachev was called out by current UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria after the bout. "Islam, if I want to, I can finish you," Topuria said on X. "If I want to, I can knock you out.

Islam Makhachev has now defended his belt four consecutive times, a first in UFC history; Makhachev submitted Renato Moicano in four minutes and five seconds to claim his 15th straight win Image ...