Mendez agrees with Makhachev on former five-time defending UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman (21-4 MMA, 16-3 UFC) being ...

Before leaving the lightweight division, Makhachev was expected to face Topuria in a title defense but after Muhammad lost ...

Chael Sonnen believes Makhachev gains more by fighting Topuria at welterweight than by reclaiming a belt he already held for ...

Makhachev vacated his lightweight strap and moved up to welterweight for a fight with the 170lb king Jack Della Maddalena, at ...

Islam Makhachev names the one fighter he believes could pose the toughest challenge for UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria ...

The Ariel Helwani Show covers the latest news and notes, including Islam Makhachev’s welterweight physique, the buzz — or ...

However, Ilia Topuria became pound-for-pound number one by knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 in June. Islam Makhachev ...

While the highly anticipated fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria hasn't come to fruition yet, the Dagestani ...

Former UFC champion backs Ilia Topuria’s controversial finish, saying a true fighter keeps going until the referee stops the fight.

Islam Makhachev believes Ilia Topuria is clearly ducking the most legitimate title contender. After Makhachev vacated his lightweight title, Topuria won the belt by knocking out former champ Charles ...

UFC 322 headliner Islam Makhachev spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at media day for his welterweight title shot vs. Jack ...

This weekend, Islam Makhachev faces Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC welterweight crown at Madison Square Garden.