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

Alexander Volkanovski has no issues with Ilia Topuria meeting Islam Makhachev in his first UFC fight at lightweight.

With an opportunity to reclaim the crown he lost last year, Volkanovski is going all-in on a strict 14-week diet designed to ...

His knockout victories over Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway ... Topuria’s punching power but pointed out Makhachev’s significant size advantage. Weighing in on the matchup, he said ...

Skilled matchup: Makhachev's size vs Topuria's aggressiveness makes ... Champion crowned in a massive fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopez, though plans for Ilia have now been ...

The former champion is back to recement himself at the top of the division on April 12 in Miami. Alexander Volkanovski is confident that UFC 314 will end with him defeating Diego Lopes to reclaim ...

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 ...

The loss put Volkanovski on the first two-fight skid of his career after he was also stopped by Islam Makhachev in his second failed double-champ bid in October 2023, but the 36-year-old has a ...

Makhachev’s previous wins as champion came against Alexander Volkanovski (twice) and Poirier. The 33-year-old outpointed Volkanovski in their first meeting and knocked him out in their rematch.

Alexander Volkanovski is sounding as confident as ever. With Ilia Topuria making a move to the lightweight division, the UFC featherweight title is up for grabs. Having lost his belt in a shock ...