4 days ago · Veteran MMA analyst Luke Thomas recently predicted that a fight between lightweight kingpin Islam Makhachev and undefeated phenom Ilia Topuria will happen in 2025.

2 days ago · Many in the MMA community have been discussing the potential fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria.

4 days ago · Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz recently expressed confidence in Ilia Topuria's chances against Islam Makhachev.

5 days ago · Chael Sonnen thinks Ilia Topuria will have to earn a shot at UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.

Feb 27, 2025 · UFC featherweight star Ilia Topuria officially vacated his belt at 145 pounds and now seeks a super-fight with Islam Makhachev, the juggernaut champion of the heavier …

Feb 23, 2025 · Dana White details what led to Ilia Topuria vacating his featherweight title with no guarantees that his next fight comes against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.

Feb 23, 2025 · UFC CEO Dana White seemed enthused when discussing Islam Makhachev's next fight following UFC Seattle Saturday night.

Feb 5, 2025 · Currently No. 3 on MMA Fighting’s P4P list, the reigning featherweight champion has his eyes on the top spot and that puts him directly at odds with Makhachev, the UFC’s …

Feb 21, 2025 · Longtime Makhachev coach Javier Mendez spoke to Submission Radio shortly after news broke that Topuria will vacate the UFC featherweight title to move up to 155 …

Feb 14, 2025 · Ilia Topuria explains why he deserves a shot at Islam Makhachev in the lightweight division, making his case for the high-stakes fight.