MMA journalist explains why Islam Makhachev is currently the biggest star in the UFC, highlighting his dominance, popularity, ...

Heading into 2025, a clash between reigning lightweight king Islam Makhachev ... took to Instagram to post a meme expressing his excitement over the prospect of a Makhachev-Topuria clash.

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ... give Makhachev a hard time. Speaking to Submission Radio, Hardy said: "I would [pick Makhachev to beat Muhammad]. I think there are very few ...

Islam Makhachev has sent Magomed Ankalaev a message following his title winning performance at UFC 313. Magomed Ankalaev became the latest fighter from Russia to win a UFC title, joining some ...

Javier Mendez says Islam Makhachev welcomes all challengers, and that includes UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria. Lightweight Champion Makhachev is taking names at 155lbs, defending his ...

However, Topuria had been itching for a super fight with Islam Makhachev for a long time. And by the looks of it, Topuria fulfilled his wish. As per the rumors, the UFC is planning to put Islam ...

Key fighters to watch include lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, dual-division star ... He’s already turned away some of the best in the game—Alexander Volkanovski, Dustin Poirier, and ...

Members of Islam Makhachev’s inner circle have differing views on the lightweight champ facing Ilia Topuria next. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria now share the same ...

Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria? Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to see something else first. The next lightweight title fight is still unconfirmed, Ariel Helwani shedding light on Makhachev vs.

Islam’s very tough, but at the same time ... Topuria will have to go against the best fighter in the world. Why Islam Makhachev deserves to be the Pound-for-pound best in the world Islam ...

2025 While both Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev rank among the best fighters in MMA history, Justin Gaethje believes he has a better chance of beating the current UFC lightweight champion.