Chael Sonnen: Ilia Topuria won't get UFC champion Islam Makhachev without beating a top lightweight first
Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) vacated his featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. Makhachev previously stated that a ...
Justin Gaethje eyes title fight vs. Islam Makhachev with big UFC 313 win
With UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) looking for fresh blood, Gaethje thinks he can jump into ...
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UFC Legend warns Islam Makhachev against taking one big-name lightweight title defence
Islam Makhachev has been told to steer clear of a UFC superstar who’s desperate to get his hands on the lightweight championship. In his career, the Russian has cemented his status as the ...
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Islam Makhachev reacts as Henry Cejudo meets fan wearing custom tribute shirt featuring him and Khabib Nurmagomedov
Islam Makhachev voiced his thoughts after witnessing Henry Cejudo's recent meetup with a fan who donned a T-shirt with him and Khabib Nurmagomedov printed on it.
Chael Sonnen Demands Ilia Topuria Prove Himself Before Earning Lightweight Title Shot
Ilia Topuria aims for a UFC lightweight title fight against Islam Makhachev, but UFC legend Chael Sonnen insists he first ...
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UFC legend's coach reveals Islam Makhachev's most potent attribute, and it's not his wrestling: "He is getting black belts to tap like feverishly"
Legendary MMA coach Firas Zahabi recently gave his tactical insight on the dominant UFC lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev. Zahabi is the mastermind behind the mythical career of Georges St.
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Justin Gaethje explains why he could steal lightweight title shot from Ilia Topuria with a win at UFC 313
Ahead of his clash against Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313, Justin Gaethje has explained how he can earn a title shot against Islam ...
Gaethje: UFC will 'have to consider me' for title shot if I beat Fiziev
Justin Gaethje believes an "outstanding performance" against Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 will put him in the running for the ...
Paddy Pimblett's best chance: How Michael Chandler can play kingmaker for 'The Baddy' at UFC 314
For better or worse, Michael Chandler has become a kingmaker for the UFC. If Paddy Pimblett ever wants to compete for a title ...
A former UFC fighter advises Makhachev: "If I were him, I wouldn't take the fight with Topuria"
Matt Brown spoke about the possibility of 'El Matador' being the next lightweight title contender. The next opponent for Islam Makhachev (27-1) remains a mystery. The lightweight champion is coming ...
‘The full package’ – Ilia Topuria predicted to surpass Alex Pereira and replicate Conor McGregor as next UFC star
Ilia Topuria can surpass Alex Pereira to follow in the footsteps of Conor McGregor and become the UFC’s next star. That’s ...