MMA veteran defends Islam Makhachev, dismissing title strip talks and calling him the most successful lightweight on Earth.

When the UFC rankings feature a dominant champion and an undefeated contender rising through the ranks—even in different ...

Naturally, fans have begun wondering if he could one day clash with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. However, Evloev firmly shut down the idea, making it clear that a fight between them will ...

Islam Makhachev could end his career as one of the greatest fighters of all time, according to a fellow UFC champion [Image Courtesy: @ufc via X/Twitter] Reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev’s rumored move to the welterweight division has a big obstacle in its way. Islam Makhachev hasn’t fought since defending the UFC lightweight belt ...

If Islam Makhachev moves to the UFC welterweight division, a top contender is happy to let him skip the line for a title shot. In the meantime, Makhachev is reportedly contemplating a full-time ...

Ilia Topuria recently sat down with Spanish media ... Topuria didn’t mince words when discussing Makhachev, declaring, 'I am preparing for the Islam Makhachev fight, but he is afraid.' ...

Arman Tsarukyan defends Islam Makhachev's stance of not fighting Ilia Topuria.🤝 "Islam doesn't want to fight him because if he beats Topuria, people gonna say 'You again beat a 145-pound fighter.' ...

Justin Gaethje (left) shares the list of three fighters that should be Islam Makhachev's (right) next opponent [Images courtesy: Getty Images] With Islam Makhachev eager to compete for a second ...