MMA veteran defends Islam Makhachev, dismissing title strip talks and calling him the most successful lightweight on Earth.

He doesn't see Makhachev having much to gain by defending his title against another former featherweight. "Islam has the ...

Islam Makhachev could end his career as one of the ... Ricardo’s earliest memory of becoming an MMA fan dates back to 2009 when Lyoto Machida defeated Rashad Evans in the headlining bout of ...

Ilia Topuria, the former UFC featherweight champion, is pushing for a lightweight title shot against Islam Makhachev after vacating his 145-pound belt. On February 23, 2025, UFC CEO Dana White ...

Yet, right now, that distinction might belong to the self-anointed master of puppets, Islam Makhachev, who wants to kick back until UFC 315 plays out. As for JDM? It’s not just a title he’s ...

Ilia Topuria has responded to Khabib Nurmagomedov's disapproval of his potential matchup with Islam Makhachev. Topuria asserted that Nurmagomedov is concerned about Makhachev losing his ...

Whilst other options have been spoken about, it’s clear that Ilia Topuria’s primary focus right now is on fighting Islam Makhachev for the 155-pound gold. The champion, however, may have other ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov has responded to the increasing pressure for Islam Makhachev to face Ilia Topuria ... Gaethje bounced back from that loss by beating Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 in his last ...