Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images Islam Makhachev says he didn’t have time to recover from the weigh-in for his first fight with Alexander Volkanovski ... a thunderous head kick at UFC 294.

Alexander Volkanovski has given his thoughts on Ilia Topuria wanting to fight Islam Makhachev next instead of him.

While reports suggest a title rematch with Alexander Volkanovski, the champ wants to move up into Islam Makhachev ‘s territory. Last year, Topuria knocked out Volkanovski to win the ...

Alexander Volkanovski offered his reaction to renewed rumors that a fight between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev could be ...

However, his ambitions align with those of Alexander Volkanovski, who also faced Islam Makhachev but fell short twice. Unlike Volkanovski, Topuria has repeatedly mocked the Russian fighter on ...

With Islam Makhachev breaking his close friend, mentor and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov's record for most UFC lightweight title ...

After becoming the first to finish Holloway with strikes, Topuria welcomed a rematch with Alexander Volkanovski (26-4 ... to lightweight to challenge Islam Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC).

The respect is mutual. In fact, after the photo taken by Faber, Volkanovski and Makhachev could be seen talking for a few seconds before going to the official weigh-in minutes later.

However, not only Makhachev but Ilia Topuria seems to be high in confidence while assessing his chances against Alexander Volkanovski, too. The entire UFC world was shocked when Alexander ...

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 21: Islam Makhachev of Russia reacts after his knockout ... [+] victory against Alexander Volkanovski ... two exchanged head kick attempts from distance ...