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.

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.

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

Alexander Volkanovski wanted a rematch with Ilia Topuria, but has no problem with the featherweight champion moving up to ...

Charles Oliveira, Ilia Topuria, and Justin Gaethje are all viable options for Islam Makhachev's next title defense.

Speaking on the Believe You Me podcast, Volkanovski acknowledged Makhachev’s dominance but highlighted Topuria’s knockout power as a potential equalizer. "Look, I have fought both of them.

Alexander Volkanovski wants to fight Diego Lopes ... a stretch that includes two failed lightweight title bids against Islam Makhachev and most recently, his featherweight title loss against ...

For Makhachev, he goes and beats Ilia Topuria, people will say he beat Alexander Volkanovski, Ilia Topuria, Charles Oliveira, and Renato Moicano, seems pretty good — that’s five title fight wins.

Alexander Volkanovski plans a major comeback at UFC 314 on April 12, 2025, where he faces Diego Lopes for the Featherweight ...