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

An undefeated UFC featherweight contender recently voiced his opinion about a fight against Islam Makhachev. The 19-0 pro-MMA record-holding fighter considered the consequences of fighting Makhachev ...

Carlos Prates says Islam Makhachev would pose a tougher challenge than UFC welterweight champ Belal Muhammad due to style.

Islam Makhachev may get an advantage when he pursues the UFC welterweight gold, says a former UFC champion. The Dagestani ...

Islam Makhachev has fought in Perth once before when he defended his belt against South Wales’ featherweight champion ...

After back-to-back knockouts of Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway, Topuria vacated his featherweight title in hopes of getting an immediate title shot at lightweight champ Makhachev. If the fight ...

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Volkanovski, 36, showed physical resilience and moments of MMA mastery to win the vacant 145lb belt, becoming a two-time ...

Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski hit by the Drake curse as the rap star bets $450,000 on the former champion.

Justin Gaethje is hoping the UFC calls his name to challenge Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title — and is ready even if ...

The fallout from UFC 311 continues to ripple through the lightweight division, with unexpected twists reshaping the title picture. Arman Tsarukyan’s last-minute ...

During his run with the 145-pound belt, Volkanovski twice fought for the UFC lightweight belt, losing to Islam Makhachev in February and October 2023. Makhachev won the first meeting by decision.