Makhachev, UFC lightweight champion, has defended his title twice against Alexander Volkanovski, who was then champion of the ...

The most realistic is to defend the crown against Volkanovski in a rematch and the option of Islam Makhachev (26-1) for a hypothetical double crown adding that of the lightweight. Although it ...

Islam Makhachev doesn’t see much to gain from fighting fellow UFC champion Ilia Topuria.

Former UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski has shared an encouraging update on when fans will see him back in ...

Islam Makhachev says that though he would fight Ilia Topuria if needed, this isn't a fight that particularly excites him ...

In the lead-up to his return, Makhachev recently dismissed the idea of facing another featherweight fighter, citing his previous two bouts against Alexander Volkanovski and the criticism he ...

Brett Okamoto: 1. Ilia Topuria; 2. Islam Makhachev; 3. Alex Pereira; 4. Tom Aspinall; 5. Jon Jones; 6. Alexandre Pantoja; 7. Belal Muhammad; 8. Merab Dvalishvili; 9 ...

UFC president Dana White revealed Wednesday that Islam Makhachev will fight Arman Tsarukyan ... and three title defenses against Alexander Volkanovski (twice) and Dustin Poirier in that streak.

Advertisement Dana White announced on Wednesday night that UFC 311 will be headlined by a lightweight championship clash between Islam Makhachev ... over Alexander Volkanovski (twice) and Dustin ...

Islam Makhachev will look to defend his belt and teammate Umar Nurmagomedov will challenge for a world title in the first UFC pay-per-view card of 2025. Makhachev, the UFC's No. 1 pound-for-pound ...