Ilia Topuria’s lightweight move sparked ongoing discussions about a potential high-profile matchup against Islam Makhachev.

Tsarukyan, meanwhile, has been widely branded the most deserving, meritocratic choice. The Russian-Armenian’s stock, however, ...

The rivalry between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria has evolved into one of the UFC’s most intriguing storylines and one of ...

Islam Makhachev plans a super fight with Ilia Topuria after challenging Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title.

Islam Makhachev has made it clear that he wants a proven lightweight contender to challenge Ilia Topuria for the lightweight ...

Islam Makhachev has his hands full with a potential clash with Jack Della Maddalena later this year. That being said, the ...

Jon Anik believes Islam Makhachev is the only fighter capable of defeating Ilia Topuria across two UFC divisions.

Islam Makhachev casts doubt on returning to lightweight after welterweight debut, admitting difficult weight cuts.

In pursuit of becoming a two-division champion, Makhachev relinquished his lightweight title shortly after friend Belal Muhammad lost the welterweight title to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315. Had ...

Islam Makhachev reacts to Ilia Topuria taking his spot as the #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world "Well, it's marketing. They're doing it on purpose to promote this fight ...

But right now, if Islam wins, the No. 1 fight to make is Topuria vs. Islam." Makhachev vacated his UFC lightweight title earlier this year, and is expected to challenge UFC welterweight champion ...

After Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira to claim the vacant UFC lightweight title at UFC 317, many, including the UFC official rankings, have put Topuria over Islam Makhachev on that list.