UFC featherweight champion Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) wants to move up to challenge lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA ...

Topuria's championship reign has not lasted as long as Makhachev's. But 'El Matador' knocked out arguably the two best fighters in divisional history in back-to-back title fights, namely Alexander ...

While he rates Makhachev highly, Bisping thinks Topuria's well-rounded skillset could make it an interesting fight – despite the size discrepancy. "That's an incredible fight," Bisping told ...

Dricus du Plessis brutally shut down Islam Makhachev ‘s potential pursuit of championships in three divisions ahead of his UFC 312 return to the Octagon. After Makhachev teased a potential clash with ...

Islam Makhachev has his sights set on a second UFC title, as a potential clash brews between himself and welterweight champion Belal Muhammad.

Many MMA fighters had a great year in 2024. We saw some claim their first title in a major promotion. And there were those who reclaimed titles they previously held. But no MMA fighter had a better 12 ...

Daniel Cormier would like to see Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan rebooked after UFC 311. Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) withdrew from his title fight against lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 ...

Team Khabib’s manager reveals how submission game of Islam Makhachev is on another level and how he made five UFC BJJ black ...

The sample size is tiny regarding data collection ... The likelihood that Topuria lands a high kick a la Makhachev is fairly low, and Volkanovski is tough as nails. In their combined 31 victories ...