UFC champ Islam Makhachev has a simple reason for turning down a fight with Ilia Topuria, according to Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Khabib Nurmagomedov addresses the ongoing lightweight title saga with Islam Makhachev, wants Ilia Topuria to earn a shot at ...

One name stood alone for Khabib Nurmagomedov in discussing what could be Islam Makhachev’s toughest test. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has no shortage of options for his next Octagon ...

Ilia Topuria vacated the 145lb belt with the aim of challenging Makhachev at 155lb – but could the latter move up in weight ...

Islam Makhachev should face next, Team Khabib’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, suggested Justin Gaethje as a possible opponent.

Earlier this year, Topuria shocked fight fans when he suddenly decided to vacate his 145-pound crown to move up and challenge reigning lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. According to Topuria, he ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ‘s next fight remains a mystery after he defeated Renato Moicano in his most recent title defense at UFC 311. Several big names, including Ilia Topuria and ...

Should the UFC grant Paddy Pimblett a title shot after his latest win, the coach of Islam Makhachev would seemingly be supportive of the decision.

Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has been widely backed to take on former featherweight titleholder, Ilia Topuria this summer, however, ...

Team Khabib Nurmagomedov hints that big fight news for Islam Makhachev is coming soon, teasing fans with an exciting update.

Islam Makhachev grabbed attention after UFC 314 at Miami’s Kaseya Center on April 12, 2025. He congratulated Alexander ...

One of the most intriguing match-ups in MMA today is the potential clash between UFC lightweight king Islam Makhachev and former UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria.