Rizvan Magomedov insists Ilia Topuria must prove himself worthy before earning a title shot against Islam Makhachev.

UFC lightweight Renato Moicano shares an interesting idea the UFC can adopt to secure the long-term financial future of its ...

It seems Ilia Topuria really wants to fight Islam Makhachev. With the UFC featherweight champion title firmly wrapped around his waist, Topuria is looking to become a two-division champion.

During UFC 311, Renato Moicano caught Islam Makhachev with a right hand that seemed to knock the Dagestani champion down in the first round. It was a brief moment that stirred up plenty of talk ...

Islam Makhachev has always made his intention to become a UFC double champion clear and he may be on the verge of finally moving up in weight. Following the fight, Makhachev once again outlined ...

Fans react to a potential fight between Islam Makhachev (left) and Justin Gaethje (right). [Image courtesy: @islam_makhachev and @justin_gaethje on Instagam] Islam Makhachev hinting at a potential ...

At least an extra 20 pounds. Islam Makhachev weighed 178 pounds the night of his UFC 311 victory Saturday — one day after registering at 154.5 pounds — when he submitted Renato Moicano in the ...

Current lightweight champ Islam Makhachev, meanwhile, has long been hailed as Nurmagomedov's second coming. In the early days of Makhachev's UFC career, that comparison was harder to justify.

At UFC 311, Islam Makhachev produced yet another spectacular performance, brutally beating Renato Moicano with a brabo choke inside the opening round. The impressive display cemented the Russian ...

Jan 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Islam Makhachev (red gloves) reacts after defeating Renato Moicano (not pictured) in a lightweight title fight during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit ...