Alexander Volkanovski said that if there's anyone in the world who could topple reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam ...

If anybody can beat Islam Makhachev, it's Ilia Topuria— that's according to Alexander Volkanovski, who has fought both UFC ...

with many predicting a high-profile fight against Islam Makhachev for the lightweight throne. In addition to confirming Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes as the main event for UFC 314 ...

UFC veteran Chael Sonnen dismisses Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria fight rumors, calling it "fake news" and shutting down ...

Chael Sonnen refuses to believe that UFC champion Islam Makhachev is avoiding Ilia Topuria. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) ...

Islam Makhachev was advised by ex-UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman to dismiss all semblance of Islamic brotherhood and move up to challenge the division's current champion, Belal Muhammad.

Javier Mendez, coach to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev ... on one day’s notice. Makhachev’s previous wins as champion came against Alexander Volkanovski (twice) and Poirier.

Makhachev has sometimes had issues with shorter opponents, however, like when he struggled to take and hold down Alexander Volkanovski. Let’s look at each combatant’s fighter profile.

Islam Makhachev is the reigning UFC lightweight champion. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images "Topuria knocked out two first ballot Hall of Famers, Volkanovski and Max Holloway, those guys are amongst ...

Ilia Topuria’s manager addresses speculation about his move to lightweight, revealing key details about the potential transition.

Ilia Topuria recently vacated his featherweight belt to pursue a potential fight with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ... Alexander Volkanovski famously got knocked out by Topuria when ...