Islam Makhachev's head coach, Javier Mendez has revealed he has had to reel in the lightweight champion during sparring ...

Ilia Topuria vacated the 145lb belt with the aim of challenging Makhachev at 155lb – but could the latter move up in weight ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov addresses the ongoing lightweight title saga with Islam Makhachev, wants Ilia Topuria to earn a shot at ...

One name stood alone for Khabib Nurmagomedov in discussing what could be Islam Makhachev’s toughest test. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has no shortage of options for his next Octagon ...

Islam Makhachev should face next, Team Khabib’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, suggested Justin Gaethje as a possible opponent.

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ‘s next fight remains a mystery after he defeated Renato Moicano in his most recent title defense at UFC 311. Several big names, including Ilia Topuria and ...

UFC champ Islam Makhachev has a simple reason for turning down a fight with Ilia Topuria, according to Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Earlier this year, Topuria shocked fight fans when he suddenly decided to vacate his 145-pound crown to move up and challenge reigning lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. According to Topuria, he ...

Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has been widely backed to take on former featherweight titleholder, Ilia Topuria this summer, however, ...

Should the UFC grant Paddy Pimblett a title shot after his latest win, the coach of Islam Makhachev would seemingly be supportive of the decision.

Islam Makhachev grabbed attention after UFC 314 at Miami’s Kaseya Center on April 12, 2025. He congratulated Alexander ...